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E77 DBH

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

161,520 mi
Last recorded161,520 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE77 DBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2023 161,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 161,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in the steering idler n/s

Fail 24 Jan 2022 161,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

slight play in the steering idler n/s

Pass 15 Jan 2021 161,540 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2021 161,520 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 161,529 miles

light corrosion throughout

Fail 28 Jan 2020 161,521 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

light corrosion throughout

Pass 17 Jan 2019 161,544 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 161,520 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,530 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 161,520 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 161,523 miles

Oil leak ()

several areas of corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2017 161,520 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded above axle (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

several areas of corrosion

Pass 29 Jan 2016 161,520 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 161,520 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff slight oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 161,522 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2015 161,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2014 161,520 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 161,520 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 161,520 miles

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

blow on tail box joint

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2011 161,250 miles

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2011 161,520 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2010 161,520 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 161,520 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 161,520 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 159,435 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Jan 2006 156,900 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 156,900 miles

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

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

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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E77 DBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 E77 DBH, 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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What year was E77 DBH registered?

E77 DBH is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 29 May 1990.

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