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H234 KJK

1990 Mercedes Unknown

Grey Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

219,908 mi
Last recorded219,908 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes Unknown191,552 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH234 KJK
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 219,908 miles

n/s front outer floor pan badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 1 Apr 2026 219,885 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

n/s front outer floor pan badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

rear exhaust mounting rubbers weak

Pass 31 Mar 2025 219,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

n/s front outer floor pan badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Fail 27 Mar 2025 219,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing only just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing only just acceptable (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s front outer floor pan badly corroded - not within 30cm of mounting points

Pass 21 Mar 2024 217,741 miles

headlamps emit slightly unclear beams

surface scar in offside front tyre outer wall

Pass 4 Apr 2023 215,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber casing gaiter insecure

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

rear chassis sections corroded near suspension mounting areas

Fail 4 Apr 2023 215,952 miles

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber casing gaiter insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp emits a slightly unclear beam

rear chassis sections corroded near suspension mounting areas

Pass 7 Feb 2022 213,176 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

headlamp height adjuster switch not present

headlamps give slightly unclear dipped beam patterns

n/s rear shock absorber casing loose

Fail 13 Jan 2022 213,027 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 209,054 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear shock absorber casing loose

Fail 14 Jan 2021 208,878 miles

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

o/s rear shock absorber casing loose

Pass 27 Jan 2020 207,256 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light corrosion to rear suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2020 207,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Light corrosion to rear suspension areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 203,921 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 200,644 miles

headlamp blockers fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2017 197,346 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 196,703 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 196,703 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres perished

Minor oil leak

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

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

Offside Front Tyre perished and sidewall damaged

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

Steering box damp - on limit

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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H234 KJK is a 1990 Mercedes Unknown in Grey with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 191,552 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H234 KJK is a 1990 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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