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K64 VKP

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

211,657 mi
Last recorded211,657 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK64 VKP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 211,657 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 210,007 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2023 207,751 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 204,889 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 200,436 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 196,435 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2020 196,420 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 193,643 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 190,293 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 186,622 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2017 186,611 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 182,762 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2015 178,629 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 175,016 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 170,704 miles

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

Rear Diff oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2012 166,403 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2011 160,018 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

engine leaking oil.

Pass 17 Nov 2010 153,422 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 147,275 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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K64 VKP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 K64 VKP, 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 K64 VKP registered?

K64 VKP is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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