CarVerify

Free Car Check

K37 EHX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,944 mi
Last recorded163,944 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationK37 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 163,944 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 163,944 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 161,532 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 161,532 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 159,499 miles

Front pads low

Fail 4 Apr 2016 159,499 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front pads low

Pass 1 Apr 2015 156,924 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2014 154,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 150,634 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2012 150,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 147,620 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 147,620 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 143,602 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 138,516 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 138,516 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 136,291 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 131,212 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 125,932 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

K37 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K37 EHX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of K37 EHX?

You can check the full history of K37 EHX by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was K37 EHX registered?

K37 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K37 EHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K37 EHX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does K37 EHX have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on K37 EHX. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.