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K764 SPV

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,562 mi
Last recorded144,562 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK764 SPV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 144,562 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

luggage in rear compartment-seats and belts not accessible

signs of crack beginning in nearside rear floor above subframe?

signs of standing-some lower areas and components corroding

washer pipe leaking

Fail 4 Aug 2017 144,562 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

luggage in rear compartment-seats and belts not accessible

signs of crack beginning in nearside rear floor above subframe?

signs of standing-some lower areas and components corroding

washer pipe leaking

Pass 3 Aug 2016 143,240 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of crack beginning in nearside rear floor above subframe?

signs of standing -some lower areas and components corroding

Pass 22 Jul 2015 140,965 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

signs of possible crack in rear floor above subframe?

some signs of perishing and corrosion

Pass 17 Jul 2014 137,452 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both nearside tyres badly perished

engine idle speed sometimes fluctuates

fuel pipes corroded

signs of possible crack in rear floor above subframe?

some signs of perishing and corrosion

Pass 8 Jul 2013 133,896 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine idle speed sometimes fluctuates

exhaust corroding

possible tiny crack in floor above nearside rear subframe?

two nails in nearside front tyre

Fail 3 Jul 2013 133,864 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

engine idle speed sometimes fluctuates

exhaust corroding

possible tiny crack in floor above nearside rear subframe?

two nails in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2012 129,793 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 129,789 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 125,948 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 121,073 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 116,777 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 112,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 May 2008 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 101,991 miles

SLIGHT LIFT AND PLAY IN O/S FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT.

SMALL CHIP IN ZONE A OF WINDSCREEN ON LEGAL LIMIT.

Pass 11 Aug 2005 96,519 miles

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

n/s front wheel bearing has slight play

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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K764 SPV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K764 SPV, 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 K764 SPV registered?

K764 SPV is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 23 December 1992.

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