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K526 EJB

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

145,164 mi
Last recorded145,164 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK526 EJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 145,164 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 145,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 141,670 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 141,670 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 140,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 137,762 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 137,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 131,054 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 131,054 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 125,614 miles

loud rattle from exhaust

Pass 19 Oct 2007 120,142 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 120,142 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 112,961 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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K526 EJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 K526 EJB, 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 K526 EJB registered?

K526 EJB is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K526 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K526 EJB shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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