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VAM 32D

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

97,735 mi
Last recorded97,735 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAM 32D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 97,735 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 May 2024 97,725 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 97,472 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover has a hole in it

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountin area (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,472 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner wheel arch cover has a hole in it

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mountin area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 97,330 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2017 97,330 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) lower steering box column joint (2.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 97,259 miles

Both rear inside sills have corrosion

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

Front to rear fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 97,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 97,088 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 96,901 miles

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear inside sills have corrosion

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O,S,F side light lense cracked / missing

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

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front wiper blades split

Both rear inside sills have corrosion

Front to rear brake pipe corroded

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O,S,F side light lense cracked / missing

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 96,790 miles

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

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

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

Underside genrally corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 96,790 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Underside genrally corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2011 96,540 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside generally rusty.

Fail 2 Nov 2011 96,540 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside generally rusty.

Pass 15 Oct 2010 96,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Underside generally rusty.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 95,865 miles

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

Generally rusty underneath.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 95,864 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Generally rusty underneath.

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,623 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 95,518 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 95,134 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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VAM 32D is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VAM 32D, 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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VAM 32D is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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