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K455 XFX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

186,395 mi
Last recorded186,395 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2020
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK455 XFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2020 186,395 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 180,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Sep 2019 180,215 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 171,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front prop rubber coupling worn.

fuel pipe corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

oil leak on engine.

rear brake flexi hose ferrrols rusty.

Fail 11 Sep 2018 171,519 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system metal pipe (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

front prop rubber coupling worn.

fuel pipe corroded.

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge.

oil leak on engine.

rear brake flexi hose ferrrols rusty.

Pass 12 Sep 2017 162,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit devoid of tread on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded connecting to rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

front to rear fuel lines corroded

front washers poor

fuel cap seal cracking / perished

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,379 miles

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

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 139,264 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 139,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 126,874 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 126,874 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 114,025 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2013 114,025 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,157 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 90,664 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 80,550 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Sep 2009 78,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 78,219 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 75,247 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 72,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 72,976 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front no plate cracked

Pass 30 Aug 2006 69,103 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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K455 XFX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 K455 XFX, 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 K455 XFX registered?

K455 XFX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 August 1992.

Is K455 XFX safe to buy?

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