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K642 UJA

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

201,308 mi
Last recorded201,308 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK642 UJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 201,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 201,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 201,292 miles

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2024 201,291 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2023 196,056 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general allover under body rust

unable to assess condition of sills as sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2023 196,053 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe burst in testing rollers at first attempt (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded at ferrule (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch above chassis leg holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine has slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S & O/S (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general allover under body rust

unable to assess condition of sills as sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2022 193,923 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2022 193,923 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 192,896 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 192,896 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2019 184,218 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 184,218 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 176,670 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 176,625 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 158,610 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 158,609 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 146,280 miles

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 146,237 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 140,763 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 138,107 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 22 May 2013 137,454 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 9 May 2012 136,471 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2011 135,527 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 134,205 miles

rear reg.plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2009 132,935 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 130,938 miles

rear reg plate has slight marks to the backing plate

Pass 21 May 2007 129,488 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 127,046 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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K642 UJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K642 UJA, 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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K642 UJA is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 September 1992.

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