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K989 JDT

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,599 mi
Last recorded129,599 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK989 JDT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 129,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 127,471 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2015 120,072 miles

tyres low

Fail 28 Nov 2015 120,072 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)

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)

tyres low

Pass 2 Dec 2014 110,610 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 110,373 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 107,957 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 107,948 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,346 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2008 107,333 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 103,008 miles

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

brake reservoir fluid level

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/f position lamp dimmer than n/s/f

rear silencer mount

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 12 Oct 2007 102,967 miles

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

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

brake reservoir fluid level

front and rear number plates deteriorating

o/s/f position lamp dimmer than n/s/f

rear silencer mount

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2006 99,514 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 97,324 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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K989 JDT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K989 JDT, 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 K989 JDT registered?

K989 JDT is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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