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K735 RCX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

106,387 mi
Last recorded106,387 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK735 RCX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2019 106,387 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion offside front inner sill under washer bottle

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2018 106,087 miles

Offside Front Inner wing holed under washer bottle

Fail 30 Jul 2018 106,087 miles

Offside Front Inner wing holed under washer bottle

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 106,038 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 106,031 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 105,919 miles

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded under washer bottel

small chip in wiind screen a zone

small hole in floor under n/s/r seat base

Fail 3 May 2013 105,886 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded under washer bottel

small chip in wiind screen a zone

small hole in floor under n/s/r seat base

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,782 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

non cat test carried out not in book not on data base

o/s head lamp wiper inop

Fail 8 Sep 2010 105,780 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

noise n/s/f wheel when spinning

non cat test carried out not in book not on data base

o/s head lamp wiper inop

Pass 28 Sep 2006 102,995 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 102,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Srew in n/s/r tyre

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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K735 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K735 RCX, 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 K735 RCX registered?

K735 RCX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 October 1992.

Is K735 RCX safe to buy?

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