MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,395 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
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.
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.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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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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K455 XFX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 August 1992.
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