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C7 KSM

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

95,401 mi
Last recorded95,401 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC7 KSM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 95,401 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,365 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,344 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Fail 9 Nov 2021 94,344 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded on both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underbody covered in underseal

Pass 21 Jan 2020 94,255 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 94,001 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 93,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 201,176 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 200,840 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 200,840 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 198,562 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 198,562 miles

Offside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 194,838 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 194,838 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 191,083 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 188,459 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 188,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 180,487 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 174,028 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 174,193 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 162,871 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 154,676 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 144,132 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 144,132 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 137,869 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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C7 KSM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 C7 KSM, 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 C7 KSM registered?

C7 KSM is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 September 1992.

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