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Mercedes-Benz 230

Blue · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc

K96 VPEMOT history

K96 VPE is a blue petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 21 Aug 1992. Its MOT expired on 22 Jan 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 245,482 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Jan 2024
Mileage
245,482 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,102 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
K96 VPE
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 expired on 22 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

K96 VPE was last recorded at 245,482 miles on 23 Jan 2023, 247 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
245,235 miles · 4 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
247 miles
Average per year
7,102 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 245,482 miles
  • 2020 – 245,235 miles
  • 2019 – 239,622 miles
  • 2018 – 229,676 miles
  • 2017 – 223,065 miles
  • 2016 – 215,760 miles
  • 2015 – 204,547 miles
  • 2014 – 192,551 miles
  • 2013 – 185,742 miles
  • 2012 – 176,019 miles
  • 2011 – 168,794 miles
  • 2010 – 159,525 miles
  • 2009 – 153,769 miles
  • 2008 – 145,196 miles
  • 2007 – 136,883 miles
  • 2006 – 128,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,482 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,482 miles (+247)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    245,482 miles
    Test number
    180829911757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass245,235 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    245,235 miles
    Test number
    355582680918
    • AdvisoryFront wiper is very slow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail245,234 miles (+5,612)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,234 miles
    Test number
    872888328734
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront wiper is very slow
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass239,622 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    239,622 miles
    Test number
    687682079940
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail239,617 miles (+9,941)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,617 miles
    Test number
    684148984073
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass229,676 miles (+6,611)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    229,676 miles
    Test number
    838460770582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass223,065 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    223,065 miles
    Test number
    958114285023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail223,065 miles (+7,305)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,065 miles
    Test number
    907682888932
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryALL FRONT SUSPENSION ARM BUSHES GETTING PERISHED
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass215,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    215,760 miles
    Test number
    173114040836

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail215,760 miles (+11,213)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,760 miles
    Test number
    676854789408
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass204,547 miles (+11,996)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    204,547 miles
    Test number
    489495915248
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteFront wiper worn/smearing

  12. Pass192,551 miles13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    192,551 miles
    Test number
    595683814229
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  13. Fail192,551 miles (+6,809)1 failure13 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,551 miles
    Test number
    355062714269
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded

  14. Pass185,742 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    185,742 miles
    Test number
    645204723238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail185,741 miles (+9,722)4 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,741 miles
    Test number
    738912413260
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass176,019 miles (+7,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    176,019 miles
    Test number
    267830102210
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail168,794 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,794 miles
    Test number
    326008001400
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass168,794 miles (+9,269)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    168,794 miles
    Test number
    495958701200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass159,525 miles (+5,756)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    159,525 miles
    Test number
    230542100232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass153,769 miles (+8,573)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    153,769 miles
    Test number
    932228009247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,196 miles (+8,313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    145,196 miles
    Test number
    110397318298
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteFront and rear number plate in poor condition

  22. Pass136,883 miles (+8,287)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    136,883 miles
    Test number
    201031017209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    128,596 miles
    Test number
    382191926450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about K96 VPE

Does K96 VPE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on K96 VPE expired on 22 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on K96 VPE?
The MOT on K96 VPE expired on 22 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has K96 VPE done?
K96 VPE was recorded at 245,482 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2023, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
Has K96 VPE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. K96 VPE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on K96 VPE 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 K96 VPE find?
K96 VPE passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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