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K63 UPL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

134,178 mi
Last recorded134,178 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK63 UPL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 134,178 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 134,174 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 132,904 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 132,904 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 119,217 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 119,217 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 114,451 miles

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks

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

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 114,451 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 114,445 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R Tyre has age cracks

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 102,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 91,852 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 91,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 77,195 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 71,824 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both front wheel bearings noted worn

exhaust noted corroded

front number plate noted cracked

front susspension bushes noted perrished

Fail 7 Aug 2008 71,824 miles

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

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

both front wheel bearings noted worn

exhaust noted corroded

front number plate noted cracked

front susspension bushes noted perrished

Pass 23 Jun 2007 70,511 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS BADLY WORN..

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

engine rattling and stalling

exhaust very rusty

r/n/s and f/n/s low on tread

rear metal brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2006 67,211 miles

rear brake disc noted worn

rear metal brake pipes noted rusty

both front susspension arm bushes starting to perish

center and front section exhaust

front brake disc noted worn

front number plate noted craked

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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K63 UPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K63 UPL, 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 K63 UPL registered?

K63 UPL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 August 1992.

Is K63 UPL safe to buy?

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