MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
214,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated
o/s/f inner brake pad appears worn thin
suspension fluid overfull
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
both rear handbrake cable outers deteriorated
o/s/f inner brake pad appears worn thin
suspension fluid overfull
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
n/s/r door will not open from outside
steering idler arm has slight play
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
n/s/r door will not open from outside
Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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E158 XHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 122,887 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 E158 XHB, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was E158 XHB registered?
E158 XHB is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 April 1988.
Is E158 XHB safe to buy?
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