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K52 EHX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

133,413 mi
Last recorded133,413 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK52 EHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 133,413 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 May 2025 132,947 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2025 132,947 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 132,570 miles

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

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

under vehicle generally corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2022 132,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Nov 2022 132,005 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,745 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 130,892 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 128,472 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before hose covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 May 2019 128,472 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before hose covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 124,070 miles

Nearside Front wearing bald on inner edge

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2017 118,694 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 113,469 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 108,361 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 May 2014 103,913 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 99,430 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 93,886 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 93,826 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 89,232 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 89,213 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 83,203 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,522 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 75,389 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 70,191 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 70,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2005 66,245 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

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K52 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K52 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.

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What year was K52 EHX registered?

K52 EHX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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The MOT history for K52 EHX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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