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K159 CAX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2229cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

96,477 mi
Last recorded96,477 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK159 CAX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,229cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 96,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 95,994 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 95,145 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 95,145 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 94,897 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Slight play in steering linkage

Slight under-body surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 May 2019 94,883 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Suspension components corroded

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension components corroded

Slight play in steering linkage

Slight under-body surface corrosion

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 22 May 2018 94,320 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

corrosion to n/s/f coil spring

corrosion to underside components

damage to inside side wall n/s/r

rear bottom arms covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff damp

rear shock sleves insecure

slight imbalance on rear park brake

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering linkages

Fail 22 May 2018 94,320 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules

corrosion to n/s/f coil spring

corrosion to underside components

damage to inside side wall n/s/r

rear bottom arms covers fitted

rear coil springs corroded

rear diff damp

rear shock sleves insecure

slight imbalance on rear park brake

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in steering linkages

Pass 22 May 2017 93,575 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs corroded

corrosion to underside components

exhaust system corroded

n/s/r Tyre suspect run flat

read diff damp

rear bottom arms covers fitted

rear brake pads worn uneven

rear shocka shrouds insecure

Pass 21 May 2016 91,991 miles

corrosion to underside components and structure

Pass 23 Apr 2015 90,069 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 12 May 2014 88,890 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 86,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f + o/s/f sub frame corroded

Pass 3 May 2012 83,858 miles

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

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

front sub frame corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 82,416 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 May 2011 82,416 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 May 2010 80,573 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 79,450 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 79,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 May 2008 77,086 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 73,313 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 70,796 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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K159 CAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 K159 CAX, 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 K159 CAX registered?

K159 CAX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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