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K966 ODM

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,159 mi
Last recorded148,159 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK966 ODM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 148,159 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 141,962 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

front number plate is broken

handbrake low on effiency

rear axle mounting bushes are worn

Fail 10 May 2007 141,962 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear brake pipes are corroded

front number plate broken

Pass 12 Jan 2006 133,454 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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K966 ODM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K966 ODM, 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.

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What year was K966 ODM registered?

K966 ODM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K966 ODM safe to buy?

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