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H11 WBS

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,941 mi
Last recorded239,941 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH11 WBS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 239,941 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2024 239,829 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill to chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under body sill to floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe rusted

Pass 14 Jan 2021 228,663 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 228,663 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 213,338 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 193,975 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 193,975 miles

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 186,288 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 177,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2016 177,236 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 163,635 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Jul 2014 154,159 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 146,245 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 141,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 140,773 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 138,674 miles

front to rear brake pipes slight corrosion

front to rear metal fuel pipes in poor condition

slight play in steering idler

Pass 3 Mar 2009 137,724 miles

all front to rear metal brake,fuel,suspension pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 13 Mar 2008 136,147 miles

both front to rear metal suspension pipes in poor condition

rear exhaust in poor condition

slight play in steering idler

Pass 10 Mar 2007 135,026 miles

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

slight play in steering linkage

Pass 13 Feb 2006 132,655 miles

advise fuel pipes slight corrosion

steering shock absorber weeping

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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H11 WBS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 130,892 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 H11 WBS, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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H11 WBS is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 March 1991.

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