Mercedes-Benz 230
White · Petrol · 1993 · 2,299 cc
K19 RABMOT history
K19 RAB is a white petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 12 Jan 1993. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 221,874 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 221,874 mi
- At MOT on 9 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,889 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K19 RAB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 230
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1993
- First used
- 12 Jan 1993
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K19 RAB was last recorded at 221,874 miles on 9 Oct 2026, 126 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 221,748 miles · 16 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 126 miles
- Average per year
- 4,889 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 221,874 miles
- 2025 – 221,748 miles
- 2024 – 221,524 miles
- 2023 – 220,848 miles
- 2022 – 220,525 miles
- 2021 – 219,815 miles
- 2020 – 219,116 miles
- 2019 – 218,866 miles
- 2017 – 217,902 miles
- 2015 – 212,305 miles
- 2014 – 192,798 miles
- 2013 – 192,318 miles
- 2012 – 182,015 miles
- 2011 – 170,014 miles
- 2010 – 158,886 miles
- 2009 – 147,303 miles
- 2008 – 140,076 miles
- 2007 – 134,458 miles
- 2006 – 127,373 miles
- 2005 – 119,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass221,874 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Front Coil spring corroded Both
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Full MOT history
30 tests since 1 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass221,874 miles (+126)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 221,874 miles
- Test number
- 287432296568
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,748 miles (+224)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 221,748 miles
- Test number
- 683442140130
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass221,524 miles (+676)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 221,524 miles
- Test number
- 608963140476
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 road springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
Pass220,848 miles (+323)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 220,848 miles
- Test number
- 891931045516
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All Four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryLower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass220,525 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 220,525 miles
- Test number
- 482043008551
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail220,524 miles (+709)1 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,524 miles
- Test number
- 885227485896
- MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass219,815 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 219,815 miles
- Test number
- 655605170894
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail219,815 miles (+699)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,815 miles
- Test number
- 361868105969
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass219,116 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 219,116 miles
- Test number
- 861510528831
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail219,115 miles (+249)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,115 miles
- Test number
- 740410045184
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass218,866 miles (+1)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 218,866 miles
- Test number
- 803496733827
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail218,865 miles (+963)3 major1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,865 miles
- Test number
- 608964996021
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper shock absorber corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass217,902 miles (+314)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 217,902 miles
- Test number
- 145619246978
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perished in tread
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Fail217,588 miles (+5,283)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,588 miles
- Test number
- 501588431199
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryFront both tyres perished in tread
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Pass212,305 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 212,305 miles
- Test number
- 566398947771
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail212,303 miles (+8,105)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,303 miles
- Test number
- 869112728921
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass204,198 miles (+190)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 204,198 miles
- Test number
- 588189215038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,008 miles (+11,210)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,008 miles
- Test number
- 178092005026
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass192,798 miles (+480)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 192,798 miles
- Test number
- 365498004043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,318 miles (+10,303)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,318 miles
- Test number
- 597751943390
- FailureNearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass182,015 miles (+12,001)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 182,015 miles
- Test number
- 715592342336
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass170,014 miles (+11,128)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 170,014 miles
- Test number
- 478927551431
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,886 miles (+11,583)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 158,886 miles
- Test number
- 321655110356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,303 miles (+7,227)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 147,303 miles
- Test number
- 474165739453
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,076 miles6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 140,076 miles
- Test number
- 451693248385
- NoteExhaust clamp to from gearbox rusty
- NoteNearside headlight glass cracked
- NoteParking brake lever
- NotePlay in nearside front top shock mount
- NotePlay in steering box
- NoteRear metal brake pipes
Fail140,076 miles (+5,618)3 dangerous6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,076 miles
- Test number
- 582881148326
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- DangerousSteering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)
- DangerousSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- NoteExhaust clamp to from gearbox rusty
- NoteNearside headlight glass cracked
- NoteParking brake lever
- NotePlay in nearside front top shock mount
- NotePlay in steering box
- NoteRear metal brake pipes
Pass134,458 miles (+7,085)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 134,458 miles
- Test number
- 822912337397
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside headlight lens cracked
- NoteOffside front tyre tread depth low on edges
Pass127,373 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 127,373 miles
- Test number
- 612049436386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail127,373 miles (+7,455)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,373 miles
- Test number
- 974739136382
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s/f headlamp glass broken
Pass119,918 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 119,918 miles
- Test number
- 614675035357
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteAdvise slight play in near side inner track rod end
Questions about K19 RAB
- Does K19 RAB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K19 RAB is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K19 RAB?
- The MOT on K19 RAB is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K19 RAB done?
- K19 RAB was recorded at 221,874 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2026, an average of 4,889 miles a year.
- Has K19 RAB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K19 RAB has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on K19 RAB ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on K19 RAB find?
- K19 RAB passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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