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K938 RGN

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

158,545 mi
Last recorded158,545 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK938 RGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 158,545 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to suspension / chassis

Fail 10 Sep 2025 158,638 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive next to subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general surface corrosion to suspension / chassis

Pass 19 Sep 2024 157,510 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 155,172 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 152,790 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /top shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch /next to shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 150,404 miles

Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch, upper shock mount close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch, upper shock mount close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 150,385 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front of inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Corrosion to rear inner wheelarches

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch, upper shock mount close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Slight corrosion to jacking point

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheelarch, upper shock mount close to excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear subframe, front mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 147,437 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 144,818 miles

Both rear inner wings around the top shock absorber mounts are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2019 144,818 miles

Both rear inner wings around the top shock absorber mounts are corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 141,675 miles

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

both rear inner wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2017 138,365 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 134,903 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 134,897 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 131,752 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Sep 2015 131,688 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,631 miles

N/S/F and N/S/R tyres low

Plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2013 125,235 miles

plastic outer cover sills fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 123,190 miles

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

o/s headlamp chipped

Pass 26 Sep 2011 121,025 miles

damage to o/s front headlight

plastic sill covers fitted

both rear coil springs corroded

slight corrosion to both rear inner arch's

Pass 27 Sep 2010 118,641 miles

Engine cooling fan very noisy when cutting in/starting

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 115,912 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 112,684 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 107,704 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 103,193 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 98,024 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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K938 RGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 K938 RGN, 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 K938 RGN registered?

K938 RGN is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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