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A1 CXN

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

195,617 mi
Last recorded195,617 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 CXN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 195,617 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Slight corrosion of all wheel arches

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 192,851 miles

Slight corrosion of all wheel arches

Fail 25 Mar 2024 192,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Slight corrosion of all wheel arches

Pass 19 Apr 2023 190,877 miles

Slight corrosion of all wheel arches

Pass 16 May 2022 188,335 miles
Fail 16 May 2022 188,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 185,384 miles

Nearside Front play inner steering bush

Fail 12 May 2021 185,384 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front play inner steering bush

Pass 15 May 2020 182,911 miles

Coolant leak slight leak radiator

Pass 29 Mar 2019 179,487 miles

Coolant leak slight leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 175,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 175,683 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 171,534 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,698 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 163,738 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

DRIVERS SIDE WASHER JET PARTAILLY BLOCKED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION

FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL WORN

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE,GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTIAL

Pass 3 Apr 2014 160,121 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 155,910 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 4 Apr 2012 152,696 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

REAR PROPELLOR SHAFT RUBBER COUPLING DETERIATED (RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT)

REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK DUE TO AGE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 6 Apr 2011
Pass 8 Apr 2010 145,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 14,208 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 138,066 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

n/s headlight has stone chip in lens

small stone chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Apr 2007 134,094 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2007 134,736 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 129,527 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
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A1 CXN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 A1 CXN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A1 CXN registered?

A1 CXN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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