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K5 UNY

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,778 mi
Last recorded76,778 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK5 UNY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 76,778 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion By shock (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,774 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion By shock (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 72,529 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Feb 2014 71,827 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear upper shock absorber mount has slight corrosion

Pass 20 Feb 2014 71,827 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s/rear upper shock absorber mount has slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2013 70,370 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 70,364 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 68,440 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 68,440 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 65,351 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 61,542 miles

ADVICE BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORB DUST COVER ADRIFT.

ADVICE FRONT BRACKET CLAMP CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Dec 2009 61,538 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ADVICE BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORB DUST COVER ADRIFT.

ADVICE FRONT BRACKET CLAMP CORRODED

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 55,405 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 52,668 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 50,399 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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K5 UNY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K5 UNY, 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 K5 UNY registered?

K5 UNY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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