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DHJ 505B

2007 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

37,589 mi
Last recorded37,589 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 23024,217 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDHJ 505B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 37,589 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 37,113 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 36,453 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 34,297 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,976 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 33,976 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 33,494 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 33,417 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,143 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 32,536 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,173 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,217 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,124 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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DHJ 505B is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 24,217 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 DHJ 505B, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DHJ 505B registered?

DHJ 505B is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is DHJ 505B safe to buy?

The MOT history for DHJ 505B shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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