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K679 YPY

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,878 mi
Last recorded171,878 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK679 YPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2014 171,878 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 171,596 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 161,327 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 149,953 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 137,444 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2011 137,443 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 126,419 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 126,416 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 2 Oct 2009 116,765 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 116,765 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 113,351 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 113,351 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 109,060 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 105,509 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 105,509 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 101,085 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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K679 YPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K679 YPY, 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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K679 YPY is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 August 1992.

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