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K51 MMD

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,501 mi
Last recorded142,501 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK51 MMD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 142,501 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also cracking with age (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 138,292 miles

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

offsidefront tyre cracking[perished]

Pass 13 Jan 2014 137,404 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Jan 2011 137,353 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 134,461 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 134,461 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 128,714 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 128,708 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2008 125,007 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering idler.

Fail 28 Feb 2008 125,007 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in nearside steering idler.

Pass 1 Mar 2007 121,747 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 121,747 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

prop shaft front rubber coupling deteriorated

Pass 1 Feb 2006 116,341 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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K51 MMD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K51 MMD, 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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K51 MMD is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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