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K332 EAR

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

186,979 mi
Last recorded186,979 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK332 EAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 186,979 miles

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

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

Rear SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

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

Fail 10 Jun 2026 186,979 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear SUSPENSION PIPES CORRODED

Pass 6 Jun 2025 178,286 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2024 175,051 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 174,536 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2022 174,518 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2021 173,121 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 167,412 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 167,412 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 161,784 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 161,783 miles

Brake valve leaking Rear compensator (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 153,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 150,752 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 149,392 miles

Offside Front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Rear suspension load valve slightly leaking

Fail 21 Sep 2016 149,392 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall in poor condition

Rear suspension load valve slightly leaking

Pass 2 Oct 2015 149,292 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 149,292 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 149,216 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 1 Oct 2014 149,216 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 149,148 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure partially

central exhaust bracket broken.

leveling valve suspension - slight moisture.

osf sun visor - holder broken

Fail 19 Aug 2013 149,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

battery insecure partially

central exhaust bracket broken.

leveling valve suspension - slight moisture.

osf sun visor - holder broken

Pass 26 May 2012 149,023 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 148,989 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 31 May 2011 148,316 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 148,316 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 145,976 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 143,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 143,101 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 139,744 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 139,744 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 133,595 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 133,587 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 130,166 miles

Nearside 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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K332 EAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 K332 EAR, 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 K332 EAR registered?

K332 EAR is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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