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H123 YYY

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

183,061 mi
Last recorded183,061 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH123 YYY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 183,061 miles

Additional wire added to fuel pump, connection poor

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Park brake has low effort, overall efficiency sufficient

Offside Front Floor area slightly corroded

Rear Suspension steel pipes slightly corroded and covered in grease

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2011 181,584 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 181,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 181,052 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 181,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 179,822 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 179,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 177,982 miles

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

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

n/s hand brake slightly low on efficency

Pass 6 Sep 2005 175,553 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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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H123 YYY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H123 YYY, 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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H123 YYY is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1991.

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