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K702 VRP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,277 mi
Last recorded142,277 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK702 VRP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 142,277 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2026 142,277 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2025 140,353 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2024 140,358 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 139,865 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 139,865 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2022 139,512 miles

Underneath surface corrosion

Pass 30 Apr 2021 139,224 miles

underneath surface corossion

Fail 27 Apr 2021 139,223 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

underneath surface corossion

Pass 13 Feb 2020 138,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 138,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 138,386 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and back (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 137,249 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 135,426 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 130,494 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

play in steering idler arm

tightness on nearside rear brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2010 130,490 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front chassis rails corroded

both front tyres bald on inner edges

play in steering idler arm

tightness on nearside rear brakes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 129,525 miles

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside tyre inner sidewall cut

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2009 129,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

exhaust corroded

front tyres wearing unevenly

offside tyre inner sidewall cut

rear brake pads low

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2007 128,108 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2006 126,080 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front ns seat loose

Pass 2 Dec 2005 123,831 miles

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

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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K702 VRP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 K702 VRP, 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 K702 VRP registered?

K702 VRP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K702 VRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for K702 VRP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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