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M230 KNR

1995 Mercedes Unknown

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

554,266 mi
Last recorded554,266 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 1995 Mercedes Unknown239,833 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM230 KNR
MakeMercedes
ModelUnknown
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 554,266 miles

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2026 554,241 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 550,018 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 541,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2022 541,996 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced step corroded inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 538,150 miles

Rear indicators lenses fading

Fail 10 Dec 2021 538,150 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear indicators lenses fading

Pass 7 Dec 2020 532,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired loose on mounting (1.1.17 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 532,981 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired loose on mounting (1.1.17 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 516,710 miles

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test other front seats ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 516,694 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 60% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test other front seats ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes Unknown?

Based on 11,881 MOT tests across 4,378 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
3,416
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
4,378
On UK Roads
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M230 KNR is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes Unknown models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 239,833 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes Unknown typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes Unknown is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M230 KNR is a 1995 Mercedes Unknown, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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