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K536 RGN

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,434 mi
Last recorded148,434 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK536 RGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 148,434 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 148,432 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 147,119 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2010 147,119 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 139,906 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 139,690 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs showing wear on roller test

rear metal fuel and suspension pipes rusty

Pass 1 May 2008 128,707 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 128,707 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 116,440 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 116,374 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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K536 RGN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K536 RGN, 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 K536 RGN registered?

K536 RGN is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1993.

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