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K50 NJC

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

166,342 mi
Last recorded166,342 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 NJC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 166,342 miles

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

Offside Rear slight corrosion

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 164,315 miles

advise corrrosion rear metal brake pipes

advise front inner wing

advise no back seats fitted

advise off side front track rod end gaitor perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2018 161,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre deteriorated

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 5 Oct 2017 158,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing & cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear perishing

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

advise no rear seats fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2016 155,709 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake pipes corroded

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres perished

sill kit fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2015 152,370 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 152,370 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 152,349 miles

o/s headlamp has some water in it.

Fail 3 Sep 2014 152,341 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s headlamp has some water in it.

Pass 20 Aug 2013 152,337 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 152,337 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 152,235 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 147,107 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 147,107 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 140,930 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2010 140,930 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 135,179 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 135,179 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 128,576 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 128,576 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 121,408 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 114,027 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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K50 NJC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,516 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 K50 NJC, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K50 NJC registered?

K50 NJC is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 March 1993.

Is K50 NJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K50 NJC shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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