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K969 WVS

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

164,493 mi
Last recorded164,493 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK969 WVS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jul 2023 164,493 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded body

Pass 18 Jul 2022 164,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside corroded

Pass 19 Jul 2021 164,160 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under side corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2021 164,160 miles

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2020 164,088 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak rear axle

rear suspension soft

Fail 13 Jul 2020 164,088 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak rear axle

rear suspension soft

Pass 24 Jul 2019 164,020 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 163,944 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 163,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 160,721 miles

SLIGHT PLAY ON RUBBER COUPLING ON PROP SHAFT AT GEARBOX END ON AUTOMATIC

Pass 3 Aug 2015 158,102 miles

PLAY IN FRONT PROP SHAFT RUBBER MOUNTING

Fail 3 Aug 2015 158,102 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

OFFSIDE REAR COIL SPRING CORRODED

PLAY IN FRONT PROP SHAFT RUBBER MOUNTING

Pass 8 Aug 2014 155,725 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Aug 2014 155,694 miles

Centre Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 153,277 miles

both front brake pipes corroding but not to excess

offside front tyre getting close to wear indicators

rear brake pipes corroding but not to excess

Pass 14 Aug 2012 151,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 149,223 miles

both front anti roll bar bushes worn

both rear subframe bushes worn

brake pipes corroded

play in nearside front wheel

Pass 28 Jul 2010 147,565 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

Pass 18 Aug 2009 144,863 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON OFFSIDE REAR DISC

SLIGHT PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT STEERING IDLER UNIT

Pass 14 Aug 2008 142,458 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 142,458 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

brake pipes corroded

play in steering idlers

Pass 24 Aug 2007 139,246 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 135,125 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 135,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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K969 WVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 K969 WVS, 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 K969 WVS registered?

K969 WVS is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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