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K41 RSJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,520 mi
Last recorded136,520 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK41 RSJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 136,520 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 136,403 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Fail 15 Jun 2024 136,262 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered in underseal or other material (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion

Pass 28 Aug 2023 134,472 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front subframe corroded covered in underseal or other material

rear subframe corroded covered in underseal or other material

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2021 130,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

various areas been welded sealed with under seal

Fail 6 Jul 2021 130,128 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security jacking point inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

various areas been welded sealed with under seal

Fail 24 Oct 2019 130,113 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle to back box loose (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected o/s n/s subframe mounting corroded on chassis (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2018 123,429 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 123,428 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 119,849 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases loose (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 119,200 miles

Engine leaking oil.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and middle pipes leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Front pipe mounting bracket clamp missing, but bracket still supporting pipes.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear floor of well at wheel arch corroded and holed.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 119,200 miles

Fuel system component leaking Banjo joint onto fuel filter leaking fuel. (7.2.3)

Engine leaking oil.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between front and middle pipes leaking slightly. (7.1.2)

Front pipe mounting bracket clamp missing, but bracket still supporting pipes.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear floor of well at wheel arch corroded and holed.

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 114,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrision on boot fioor

Fail 3 Sep 2015 114,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrision on boot fioor

Pass 4 Sep 2014 110,904 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 110,360 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 110,356 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 109,019 miles

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

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

boot floor and offside rear wheelarch corroded offside inner wing under bonnet corroded rear diff leaking oil

Fail 4 Sep 2012 109,017 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

boot floor and offside rear wheelarch corroded offside inner wing under bonnet corroded rear diff leaking oil

Pass 28 Sep 2011 107,827 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 105,249 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 7 Sep 2009 101,510 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 101,588 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,002 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 91,991 miles

Both rear flexi hose ferrels corroded..

Fuel pipes corroded..

Pass 19 Sep 2006 87,817 miles

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
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K41 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K41 RSJ, 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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K41 RSJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 29 September 1992.

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