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A5 FGE

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

124,275 mi
Last recorded124,275 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 FGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 124,275 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 123,245 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2023 121,155 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 121,154 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 121,131 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 112,894 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 103,488 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 98,688 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,829 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

rear exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 13 Apr 2016 91,439 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 91,439 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 90,856 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 89,399 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 88,993 miles

both front tyres worn on outside edge

Pass 16 Mar 2012 86,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,653 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Mar 2011 83,653 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 79,969 miles

Approx 4mm left on front brake pads

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2008 78,580 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 76,492 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,797 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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A5 FGE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A5 FGE, 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.

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What year was A5 FGE registered?

A5 FGE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 November 1991.

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