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K939 DPP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,572 mi
Last recorded185,572 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK939 DPP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 185,572 miles

Oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

nearside front indicater lense cracked

offside front head lamp lense cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2007 185,572 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

feul pipes rusty

nearside front indicater lense cracked

offside front head lamp lense cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2006 174,589 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 17,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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K939 DPP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K939 DPP, 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 K939 DPP registered?

K939 DPP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K939 DPP safe to buy?

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