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Mercedes-Benz 230

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc

K93 UPLMOT history

K93 UPL is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 21 Aug 1992. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 146,907 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,907 mi
At MOT on 18 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,173 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K93 UPL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
21 Aug 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

K93 UPL was last recorded at 146,907 miles on 18 Jun 2026, 123 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,784 miles · 9 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
123 miles
Average per year
2,173 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,907 miles
  • 2025 – 135,518 miles
  • 2024 – 128,639 miles
  • 2023 – 124,562 miles
  • 2022 – 123,553 miles
  • 2021 – 122,995 miles
  • 2020 – 121,923 miles
  • 2019 – 120,441 miles
  • 2018 – 120,072 miles
  • 2017 – 118,439 miles
  • 2016 – 118,191 miles
  • 2015 – 115,737 miles
  • 2014 – 115,294 miles
  • 2013 – 113,766 miles
  • 2012 – 112,401 miles
  • 2011 – 111,742 miles
  • 2010 – 111,402 miles
  • 2009 – 110,396 miles
  • 2008 – 108,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,907 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded ALL

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Jul 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,907 miles (+123)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,907 miles
    Test number
    546569458453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail146,784 miles (+11,266)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,784 miles
    Test number
    479671453303
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass135,518 miles (+6,879)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    135,518 miles
    Test number
    907913765584
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass128,639 miles (+13)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    128,639 miles
    Test number
    626564161292
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail128,626 miles (+4,064)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,626 miles
    Test number
    445461386489
    • MajorNearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass124,562 miles (+1,009)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2024
    Odometer
    124,562 miles
    Test number
    810157952840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass123,553 miles (+35)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    123,553 miles
    Test number
    724138148457
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wing's have been taped
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail123,518 miles (+523)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,518 miles
    Test number
    532088162821
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking pipe coming of rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass122,995 miles (+1,072)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,995 miles
    Test number
    248355279812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,923 miles (+1,482)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,923 miles
    Test number
    821309985258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass120,441 miles (+369)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    120,441 miles
    Test number
    707145354130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass120,072 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    120,072 miles
    Test number
    293871061869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass118,439 miles (+248)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    118,439 miles
    Test number
    244428168494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass118,191 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    118,191 miles
    Test number
    565718357649

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass115,737 miles (+443)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    115,737 miles
    Test number
    549641875168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,294 miles (+1,528)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    115,294 miles
    Test number
    236200604258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,766 miles (+1,365)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    113,766 miles
    Test number
    346861203205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass112,401 miles (+659)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,401 miles
    Test number
    775823302281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,742 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    111,742 miles
    Test number
    338777291120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,402 miles (+1,006)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    111,402 miles
    Test number
    283372610246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,396 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    110,396 miles
    Test number
    273956609252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass108,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    954115408223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail108,003 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,003 miles
    Test number
    340574008250
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about K93 UPL

Does K93 UPL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on K93 UPL is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on K93 UPL?
The MOT on K93 UPL is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has K93 UPL done?
K93 UPL was recorded at 146,907 miles at its MOT on 18 Jun 2026, an average of 2,173 miles a year.
Has K93 UPL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K93 UPL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on K93 UPL 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 K93 UPL find?
K93 UPL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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