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A12 WJH

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

208,565 mi
Last recorded208,565 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 WJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 208,565 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all shock absorber covers deterioated

Fail 29 Nov 2010 208,488 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all shock absorber covers deterioated

Pass 5 Dec 2009 197,998 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 197,930 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 186,937 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 189,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 175,826 miles

underside of engine coated with oil at time of test ( no visible leaks )

Pass 13 Dec 2006 166,631 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 166,595 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 158,717 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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A12 WJH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 130,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 WJH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 WJH registered?

A12 WJH is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1991.

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