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K514 BWL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,088 mi
Last recorded77,088 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK514 BWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 77,088 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 75,457 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 75,372 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,224 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 75,213 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both Rear (5.3.2 (b))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 72,542 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 70,153 miles

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

Fuel cap seal perishing and cracking

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

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched but not affecting the drivers view

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

Fail 11 Nov 2017 70,065 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Fuel cap seal perishing and cracking

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen scratched but not affecting the drivers view

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 67,779 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 67,779 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure device loose (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2015 62,435 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 57,038 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 57,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 56,087 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 54,648 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 51,357 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 48,534 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,534 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 44,544 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 10 Feb 2009 44,544 miles

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

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 11 Dec 2007 41,505 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust hest shield loose

Pass 8 Dec 2006 38,814 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,647 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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K514 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K514 BWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K514 BWL registered?

K514 BWL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K514 BWL safe to buy?

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