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K680 AGM

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

174,561 mi
Last recorded174,561 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2013
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK680 AGM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2013 174,561 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight rust on surface

Fail 18 Apr 2012 171,615 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 171,615 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 167,517 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 160,927 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 152,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 144,940 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 144,920 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 133,900 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 133,895 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

front tyres poor

Fail 29 Apr 2006 122,266 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight exhaust blow manifold to front down pipe area

Pass 29 Apr 2006 122,266 miles

oil leak

slight corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

slight exhaust blow manifold to front down pipe area

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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K680 AGM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 K680 AGM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K680 AGM?

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What year was K680 AGM registered?

K680 AGM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1992.

Is K680 AGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for K680 AGM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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