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K719 LNJ

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

251,626 mi
Last recorded251,626 miles
Recorded on19 May 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK719 LNJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 May 2023 251,626 miles

Corrosion to body work and front wings

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2023 251,626 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion to body work and front wings

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 240,911 miles

Corrosion to body work and front wings

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 240,908 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion to body work and front wings

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 230,599 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 19 May 2021 230,598 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 225,759 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2020 225,758 miles

Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 216,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2019 216,935 miles

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 204,767 miles

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Upper shocker mount deteriorated

Offside floor along sill corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2017 194,802 miles

Offside Front floor corroded

Oil leak atf or pas ()

Pass 21 Jul 2016 189,610 miles

Offside floor pan corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2015 178,001 miles

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

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

o/s floor pan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Fail 17 Jul 2015 177,813 miles

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

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

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

o/s floor pan corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

Pass 18 Jul 2014 170,762 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 162,842 miles

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

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

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

suspension pipes corroded down off side

Pass 18 Jul 2013 162,842 miles

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

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

suspension pipes corroded down off side

Pass 9 Jul 2012 154,783 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 147,861 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 142,777 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 142,777 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 134,601 miles

Centre Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 129,384 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 122,630 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 122,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2006 119,070 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 119,068 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

battery insecure

boot struts defective

oil leak

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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K719 LNJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 K719 LNJ, 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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What year was K719 LNJ registered?

K719 LNJ is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 September 1992.

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