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K561 CEP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

153,754 mi
Last recorded153,754 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK561 CEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 153,754 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak Underside.

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 153,740 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 153,698 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 150,537 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2013 150,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2012 145,455 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2012 145,455 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2012 145,264 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 139,013 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2011 138,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2010 131,105 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 131,054 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2009 121,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 116,631 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2008 116,627 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 113,366 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 108,924 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 108,924 miles

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

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

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

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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K561 CEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K561 CEP, 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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K561 CEP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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