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K97 EUL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,552 mi
Last recorded161,552 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2015
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK97 EUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2015 161,552 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 151,151 miles

Front fog switch faulty. Fog lights on all the time

Fail 16 Sep 2014 151,150 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front fog switch faulty. Fog lights on all the time

Pass 7 Oct 2013 139,461 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 126,840 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 126,817 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 117,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

intermitent fault headlight switch/front fog lights

Pass 10 Jan 2011 105,502 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 95,558 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 85,493 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 85,453 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 73,962 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 73,960 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 57,488 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 52,096 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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K97 EUL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 K97 EUL, 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 K97 EUL registered?

K97 EUL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 September 1992.

Is K97 EUL safe to buy?

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