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K415 EYL

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

122,552 mi
Last recorded122,552 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK415 EYL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 122,552 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 122,547 miles

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Offside and Nearside (1.2.1 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,456 miles

Both front tyres perished

Fail 24 Jan 2017 122,456 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both front tyres perished

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 3 Nov 2016 122,456 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested engine does not run,or idle (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres badly perished

Fail 5 Jul 2010 122,413 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2009 121,379 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 120,298 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 117,877 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 113,227 miles

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

off side front lower bumper corner damaged

Pass 22 Jul 2005 108,532 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear 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
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K415 EYL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 K415 EYL, 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 K415 EYL registered?

K415 EYL is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is K415 EYL safe to buy?

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