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G137 DHP

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

149,135 mi
Last recorded149,135 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG137 DHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 149,135 miles

exhaust back box rubber missing

Fail 20 Jun 2012 149,135 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

exhaust back box rubber missing

Pass 9 Jun 2011 147,812 miles

Oil leak

front prop shaft mount worn slightly

rear exhaust rubber missing

Fail 9 Jun 2011 147,812 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust rubber missing

Oil leak

front prop shaft mount worn slightly

Pass 21 Jun 2010 146,480 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 144,839 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 143,355 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 143,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

ehaust back box has a rubber mount missing

exhaust bracket from gear box loose

Pass 25 Jun 2007 140,932 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 140,932 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 137,350 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 137,350 miles

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

bad oil leaks

radiator in poor condition.

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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G137 DHP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G137 DHP, 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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G137 DHP is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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