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K508 NHR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2015
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

80,342 mi
Last recorded80,342 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK508 NHR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,342 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 104,257 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2012 97,311 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 89,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 85,842 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 80,402 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 80,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 75,165 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 69,118 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 69,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 63,441 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 63,441 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 57,707 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 98,312 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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K508 NHR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 K508 NHR, 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 K508 NHR registered?

K508 NHR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 August 1992.

Is K508 NHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K508 NHR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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