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K954 EEP

1993 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,131 mi
Last recorded178,131 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2015
Typical for 1993 Mercedes-benz 230142,516 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK954 EEP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2015 178,131 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 172,397 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 168,671 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 166,938 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 162,163 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 156,141 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 156,141 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 148,827 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 148,817 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2009 142,433 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 142,433 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 133,557 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 125,150 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 118,173 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 118,173 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 104,529 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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K954 EEP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 K954 EEP, 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.

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What year was K954 EEP registered?

K954 EEP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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