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K412 PCX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

173,106 mi
Last recorded173,106 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK412 PCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2024 173,106 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 173,065 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 173,065 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 173,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 172,930 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 171,954 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 171,392 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2016 170,855 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 170,712 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 169,659 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 164,470 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 164,465 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 157,350 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 157,344 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 153,640 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 149,385 miles

Nearside front floor corroded but not with in 30cm of suspension mount

Off side front floor corroded but not with in 30cm of suspension mount.

Fail 9 Sep 2008 149,385 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front floor corroded but not with in 30cm of suspension mount

Off side front floor corroded but not with in 30cm of suspension mount.

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 143,354 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 137,135 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroded just outside 12" of suspension mounting point.

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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K412 PCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 131,354 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K412 PCX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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K412 PCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 September 1992.

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