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K544 NST

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,380 mi
Last recorded119,380 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK544 NST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 119,380 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 117,087 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 112,682 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 112,677 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 107,363 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 103,028 miles

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)

Fail 28 May 2013 103,028 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 May 2012 98,212 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 98,212 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 92,477 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 86,470 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 80,362 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 76,164 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 76,163 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2007 71,914 miles

various suspension pipes fuel pipes and brake pipes and hoses corroded

Fail 24 May 2007 71,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

various suspension pipes fuel pipes and brake pipes and hoses corroded

Pass 22 May 2006 66,256 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 62,403 miles
Fail 24 May 2005 67,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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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K544 NST is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 K544 NST, 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 K544 NST registered?

K544 NST is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 June 1993.

Is K544 NST safe to buy?

The MOT history for K544 NST shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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