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A5 HHP

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

112,036 mi
Last recorded112,036 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 HHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 112,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 111,516 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2023 110,724 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 110,194 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 108,759 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 108,007 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 106,990 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 105,922 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 105,104 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 103,996 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 101,770 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 100,230 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 97,238 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2012 95,417 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn to 2mm on outter edges

Pass 2 Jul 2011 94,193 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 88,517 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 88,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 84,980 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 80,065 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 75,716 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 HHP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 A5 HHP, 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 A5 HHP registered?

A5 HHP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 August 1990.

Is A5 HHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A5 HHP shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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