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K970 JTW

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

126,913 mi
Last recorded126,913 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK970 JTW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 126,913 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,539 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 126,495 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 124,793 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 123,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides shock absorber case corroded

Front brake discs visual rust

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs visual rust

Fail 7 Aug 2018 123,636 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both sides shock absorber case corroded

Front brake discs visual rust

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear brake discs visual rust

Pass 10 Sep 2016 122,854 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front wiper slightly smearing screen

Fail 10 Sep 2016 122,854 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

front wiper slightly smearing screen

Pass 22 Sep 2015 122,796 miles

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

various oil leaks

Pass 6 Sep 2014 121,708 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 115,326 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2012 110,858 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 218,200 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 206,890 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 198,026 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front + rear number plates slightly faded

Pass 25 Oct 2005 190,889 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 190,878 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
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K970 JTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 K970 JTW, 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 K970 JTW registered?

K970 JTW is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K970 JTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for K970 JTW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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