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E201 HPF

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

186,644 mi
Last recorded186,644 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE201 HPF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 186,644 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 186,644 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 180,589 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 174,011 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 167,524 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 165,245 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 158,147 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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E201 HPF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 E201 HPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E201 HPF registered?

E201 HPF is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E201 HPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for E201 HPF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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