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BKM 692Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

129,481 mi
Last recorded129,481 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBKM 692Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 129,481 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2018 129,423 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dip and main beam (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,268 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 129,263 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 129,033 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2016 129,023 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 128,726 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2012 128,714 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 128,707 miles

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

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

rear driveshaft gaters deterating

some boby corrosion around vehicle

Pass 3 Oct 2007 126,027 miles

Auto gearbox fluid coolant pipes are badly corrroded and one is possibly starting to leak.

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at the top suspension arm mounting area.

Fuel filler cap seal is cracking.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS NEAR THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Rear propshaft rubber coupling is starting to split.

Fail 26 Sep 2007 125,998 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Auto gearbox fluid coolant pipes are badly corrroded and one is possibly starting to leak.

Corrosion to offside front inner wheel arch at the top suspension arm mounting area.

Fuel filler cap seal is cracking.

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE IS ON THE LEGAL LIMIT.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE IS NEAR THE LEGAL LIMIT.

Rear propshaft rubber coupling is starting to split.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 122,967 miles

both door sills corroded at front

n/s front lower wing corroded

n/s/front tyre inner edge low

play in in n/s rear anti-roll bar link

play in n/s steering idler

Pass 21 Sep 2005 119,219 miles

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

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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BKM 692Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,188 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 BKM 692Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BKM 692Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 September 1982.

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