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K999 FJK

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

152,220 mi
Last recorded152,220 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2014
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK999 FJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2014 152,220 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 152,174 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

All 4 brake discs are in a poor condition

Amber brake pad warning lamp is on

Amber bulb warning lamp is on

N/S/R tyre is worn thin on the extream inner edge

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

O/S/F indicator lanz is slightly damaged

O/S/R tyre is bald on the extream inner edge

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 151,512 miles

O\s rear tyre wearing on the extreme inner edge.

The exact model code is not on the data base and has been tested to default limits

The metal brake pipes have been coated with a protective grease

The outer faces of both rear brake discs are badly corroded and the working surface has been reduced by approx 50%

Fail 27 Jul 2011 151,470 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

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

O\s rear tyre wearing on the extreme inner edge.

The exact model code is not on the data base and has been tested to default limits

The metal brake pipes have been coated with a protective grease

The outer faces of both rear brake discs are badly corroded and the working surface has been reduced by approx 50%

Pass 24 Jul 2010 146,191 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 137,769 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 127,795 miles

All brake pipes heavily greased in places, no signs of any pitting on test.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 120,266 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 110,641 miles

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

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

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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K999 FJK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 K999 FJK, 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 K999 FJK registered?

K999 FJK is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1992.

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