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K943 JHL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

125,024 mi
Last recorded125,024 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK943 JHL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 125,024 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 123,629 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 120,747 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 118,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 114,723 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2018 114,701 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 109,219 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 103,228 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 100,446 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 97,127 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 94,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,505 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 89,723 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 89,723 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 85,374 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 72,226 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 65,816 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 65,816 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 61,002 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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K943 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 K943 JHL, 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 K943 JHL registered?

K943 JHL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 October 1992.

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