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K944 UAG

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

98,628 mi
Last recorded98,628 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK944 UAG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 98,628 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 98,586 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 26 Sep 2012 98,581 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

battery insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2011 96,663 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 15 Sep 2011 96,663 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,570 miles

fuel pipes coroded

Fail 3 Sep 2010 96,570 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

fuel pipes coroded

Pass 24 Jun 2009 96,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 96,237 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2008 96,142 miles

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

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2007 88,805 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2007 88,805 miles

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

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

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

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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K944 UAG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,516 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 K944 UAG, 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 33 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 K944 UAG registered?

K944 UAG is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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The MOT history for K944 UAG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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