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K430 EYL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

119,000 mi
Last recorded119,000 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK430 EYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 119,000 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 117,020 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded x4

Pass 11 Feb 2014 115,287 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pipes greased

coil springs corroded x4

Pass 12 Feb 2013 110,819 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 110,604 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 110,177 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,893 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 108,568 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 108,568 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 104,850 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 101,014 miles

Corosion to both rear brake hose ferrules

Wear to all 4 tyres on edges

Pass 13 Jan 2006 94,000 miles

Corosion to rear brake hose ferrules & brake pipes

Engine oil leak

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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K430 EYL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 K430 EYL, 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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What year was K430 EYL registered?

K430 EYL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 September 1992.

Is K430 EYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K430 EYL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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