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G159 VHT

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,545 mi
Last recorded192,545 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 VHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2011 192,545 miles

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

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

cracking on sidewall of offside front tyre

fuel and suspension pipes heavily corroded

movement in front anti roll bar inner and outer bushes

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 10 Oct 2011 192,542 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

cracking on sidewall of offside front tyre

fuel and suspension pipes heavily corroded

movement in front anti roll bar inner and outer bushes

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 21 Oct 2010 192,526 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

fuel and suspension pipes at rear heavily corroded

Fail 14 Oct 2010 192,521 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

fuel and suspension pipes at rear heavily corroded

Fail 18 Sep 2010 192,519 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Heavy advance corrosion on fuel and suspension pipes at rear

N/s/f tyre at 2mm wear band

Noise from suspension source not determined

Opque edeging on windscreen

Rear no.plate deteriorating

Pass 16 Jan 2009 187,802 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 185,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 182,323 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 176,565 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 176,565 miles

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

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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G159 VHT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G159 VHT, 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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G159 VHT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1990.

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