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K929 WUK

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

89,994 mi
Last recorded89,994 miles
Recorded on24 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK929 WUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2014 89,994 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 85,812 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 85,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 80,818 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 76,053 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 21 May 2011 76,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 72,307 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 68,129 miles

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

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE DISC,S AND PADS WEARING LOW

Fail 6 Jun 2009 68,125 miles

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

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

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

SUSPECTED FRONT BRAKE DISC,S AND PADS WEARING LOW

Pass 27 May 2008 64,392 miles

MIDDLE AND REAR EXHAUST SECTIONS CORRODING WITH AGE

TRAVEL IN FOOT BRAKE PARKING LEAVER

Pass 15 Jun 2007 61,225 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 59,908 miles

ADVISE STEERING DAMPER LEAKING ADVISE REAR PADS WORN LOW

Pass 31 May 2005 57,523 miles

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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K929 WUK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K929 WUK, 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 K929 WUK registered?

K929 WUK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K929 WUK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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