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K632 RFR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,142 mi
Last recorded155,142 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK632 RFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2023 155,142 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2023 155,142 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 154,571 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 153,326 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

suspension excessively lowered

Fail 10 Sep 2021 153,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale missing (4.9.1 (a) (i))

suspension excessively lowered

Pass 14 Sep 2020 151,791 miles

vehicle has been lowered

vehicle undersealed

Pass 3 Mar 2020 151,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all fuel pipes covered

underside of vehicle undersealed

Pass 5 Nov 2018 149,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 149,782 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 147,936 miles

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 1 Nov 2017 147,935 miles

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

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

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 143,248 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 143,248 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 140,522 miles

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

suspension has been lowerd

Fail 19 Jun 2014 134,758 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads wearing

not all washer jets working

rear brake pipes corroding N/S, O/S and Over axle

slight damage to tail gate handle

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 19 Jun 2014 134,758 miles

front brake pads wearing

not all washer jets working

rear brake pipes corroding N/S, O/S and Over axle

slight damage to tail gate handle

slight exhaust leak at rear joint

Pass 4 Jul 2013 130,852 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust mounting excessively corroded but system still secure

Fail 1 Jul 2013 130,852 miles

Nearside Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield insecure

front exhaust mounting excessively corroded but system still secure

Pass 28 Mar 2012 125,464 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 125,462 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 123,231 miles

3rd row of seats and seat belts not checked due to mobility scooter in estate load area.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 121,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 120,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,970 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 114,589 miles

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)

Pass 8 May 2006 112,189 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2006 112,189 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly 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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K632 RFR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 K632 RFR, 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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K632 RFR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 August 1992.

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