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K831 TRH

1992 Mercedes-benz E

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

197,102 mi
Last recorded197,102 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz E139,041 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 TRH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 197,102 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in black underseal

Fail 10 Jul 2026 197,099 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front wheel arch corroded

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear floor pan corroded

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2024 196,677 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured All bulbs (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2021 196,017 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 May 2019 195,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/ worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front to rear brake pipes light corroson at rear

Pass 14 Feb 2018 194,359 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears light corroson (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 193,869 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 193,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 191,781 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Fail 10 Oct 2012 191,781 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside front wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 188,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2011 188,856 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2010 185,343 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 181,127 miles

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit. worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit. Worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Oct 2009 181,126 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside front tyre ON the legal limit. worn on inner edge

Offside front tyre ON the legal limit. Worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 176,933 miles

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

Offside rear tyre ON the legal limit

Pass 12 Oct 2007 171,844 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 171,844 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 166,883 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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K831 TRH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 139,041 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K831 TRH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K831 TRH registered?

K831 TRH is a 1992 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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