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K686 LMC

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests24 (22 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

189,164 mi
Last recorded189,164 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK686 LMC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

22 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 189,164 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 188,932 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2024 188,527 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 188,145 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 183,590 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 183,240 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 181,684 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 179,501 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 177,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 174,696 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 169,702 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 169,702 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 164,027 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 160,253 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 159,496 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 159,066 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 156,133 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 152,292 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 147,308 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 147,306 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 141,894 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 133,423 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 125,679 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 119,275 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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K686 LMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K686 LMC, 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

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What year was K686 LMC registered?

K686 LMC is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is K686 LMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K686 LMC shows 24 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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