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B8 HVE

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,313 mi
Last recorded141,313 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 HVE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 141,313 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 141,313 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 141,040 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2022 141,036 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Side repeater incorrect colour x 2 (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jan 2018 143,596 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 140,045 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 139,009 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 138,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 138,538 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 138,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 138,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2012 138,219 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 37,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2010 135,855 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 11 May 2009 133,912 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2008 131,427 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 125,429 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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B8 HVE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B8 HVE, 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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B8 HVE is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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