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B16 GBY

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,754 mi
Last recorded119,754 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 GBY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 119,754 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 117,191 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 117,191 miles

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

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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B16 GBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B16 GBY, 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 B16 GBY registered?

B16 GBY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is B16 GBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 GBY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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