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240,525 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both side rear arms bushes deteriorated upper
rear fuel pipe slightly rusty
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear fuel pipe corroded slightly
rear hydraulic pipe corroded both sides suspension
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear fuel pipe corroded slightly
Offside Front brake disc back plate corroded excessive
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear suspension levelling valve seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
rear fuel pipe corroded
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Exhaust system insecure both (6.1.2 (a))
Towbar attachment insecure wiring connecting plug support bracket corroded (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Fluid leak, but not excessive rear suspension levelling valve seepage (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
rear fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
rear suspension both side upper rod arm bushes weak
Central Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Coolant leak lower radiator hose ()
Nearside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing outer (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Centre Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Rear Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)
Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nsr brake pipe rusty
osr brake pipe rusty
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nsr brake pipes rusty
osr brake pipes rusty
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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K703 CHP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver 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 K703 CHP, 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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K703 CHP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 September 1992.
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