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ANO 1L

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

131,217 mi
Last recorded131,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANO 1L
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 131,217 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,402 miles

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorate

Oil leak Gearbox oil ()

Fail 8 Jan 2018 127,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Hole in bottom of C post (5.2.6)

Oil leak Gearbox oil ()

Exhaust tail pipe deteriorate

Pass 9 Jan 2017 126,563 miles

exhaust rear silencer pipe repaired with tape and ties

Fail 6 Jan 2017 126,561 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure upper bolt loose (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working too bright (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear silencer pipe repaired with tape and ties

Pass 17 Dec 2015 124,659 miles

Oil leak

sill covers

various rubber bushes deteriorated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 123,195 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 120,040 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 115,664 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011 115,664 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2010 110,397 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 110,397 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 107,507 miles

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2008 104,507 miles

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

rearmost seatbelts not checked-unable to access seats

Fail 31 Oct 2008 104,507 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rearmost seatbelts not checked-unable to access seats

Pass 31 Oct 2007 101,610 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 101,608 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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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ANO 1L is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ANO 1L, 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 ANO 1L registered?

ANO 1L is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 July 1991.

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