Mercedes-Benz 230
Green · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc
K52 EHXMOT history
K52 EHX is a green petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 1 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 133,413 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 133,413 mi
- At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 20 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,195 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- K52 EHX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 230
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 1 Aug 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
K52 EHX was last recorded at 133,413 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 466 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 132,947 miles · 8 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 466 miles
- Average per year
- 3,195 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 133,413 miles
- 2025 – 132,947 miles
- 2023 – 132,570 miles
- 2022 – 132,005 miles
- 2021 – 131,745 miles
- 2020 – 130,892 miles
- 2019 – 128,472 miles
- 2018 – 124,070 miles
- 2017 – 118,694 miles
- 2016 – 113,469 miles
- 2015 – 108,361 miles
- 2014 – 103,913 miles
- 2013 – 99,430 miles
- 2012 – 93,886 miles
- 2011 – 89,232 miles
- 2009 – 83,203 miles
- 2008 – 79,522 miles
- 2007 – 75,389 miles
- 2006 – 70,191 miles
- 2005 – 66,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass133,413 miles
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2018
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
26 tests since 9 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass133,413 miles (+466)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 133,413 miles
- Test number
- 814870322582
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play Both Sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass132,947 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2026
- Odometer
- 132,947 miles
- Test number
- 198567306935
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail132,947 miles (+377)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,947 miles
- Test number
- 197990024050
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass132,570 miles (+565)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 132,570 miles
- Test number
- 889163178007
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle generally corroded
Pass132,005 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 132,005 miles
- Test number
- 969982151190
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail132,005 miles (+260)1 dangerous6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,005 miles
- Test number
- 970169483926
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both fronts (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass131,745 miles (+853)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 131,745 miles
- Test number
- 890612079622
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass130,892 miles (+2,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 130,892 miles
- Test number
- 187989479912
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass128,472 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 128,472 miles
- Test number
- 436447114082
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before hose covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Fail128,472 miles (+4,402)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,472 miles
- Test number
- 643360184500
- MajorCentral Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both before hose covered with under seal (1.1.11 (c))
Pass124,070 miles (+5,376)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2019
- Odometer
- 124,070 miles
- Test number
- 420055296911
- AdvisoryNearside Front wearing bald on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play inner ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres (4.1.E.1)
Pass118,694 miles (+5,225)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2018
- Odometer
- 118,694 miles
- Test number
- 306455848571
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,469 miles (+5,108)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2017
- Odometer
- 113,469 miles
- Test number
- 410072689197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,361 miles (+4,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 108,361 miles
- Test number
- 738921735106
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass103,913 miles (+4,483)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2015
- Odometer
- 103,913 miles
- Test number
- 669935534172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,430 miles (+5,544)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2014
- Odometer
- 99,430 miles
- Test number
- 367248423120
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,886 miles (+60)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2013
- Odometer
- 93,886 miles
- Test number
- 247372832130
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail93,826 miles (+4,594)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,826 miles
- Test number
- 926269722142
- FailureDriver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
- FailureOffside coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,232 miles (+19)
- MOT expiry
- 10 May 2012
- Odometer
- 89,232 miles
- Test number
- 386501931123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,213 miles (+6,010)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,213 miles
- Test number
- 796039121169
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass83,203 miles (+3,681)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 83,203 miles
- Test number
- 154388159246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass79,522 miles (+4,133)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 79,522 miles
- Test number
- 972532348236
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,389 miles (+5,198)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 75,389 miles
- Test number
- 261705957264
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 70,191 miles
- Test number
- 464898456259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,191 miles (+3,946)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,191 miles
- Test number
- 952122456295
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass66,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 66,245 miles
- Test number
- 251172255253
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about K52 EHX
- Does K52 EHX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K52 EHX is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on K52 EHX?
- The MOT on K52 EHX is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has K52 EHX done?
- K52 EHX was recorded at 133,413 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 3,195 miles a year.
- Has K52 EHX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. K52 EHX has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on K52 EHX 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 K52 EHX find?
- K52 EHX passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: front wheel bearing has slight play both sides; fuel pipe/s corroded; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 1 more.
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