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K516 TPR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,759 mi
Last recorded180,759 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK516 TPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 180,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 174,026 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 168,825 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2016 164,894 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 164,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 159,639 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 151,927 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 146,544 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 146,544 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 141,566 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 141,566 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 136,873 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 132,997 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 128,265 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 128,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 122,416 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 122,416 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 117,097 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 117,097 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

O/S REAR TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

Pass 30 Jan 2006 111,366 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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K516 TPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 K516 TPR, 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 K516 TPR registered?

K516 TPR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 August 1992.

Is K516 TPR safe to buy?

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