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H127 JBL

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

110,936 mi
Last recorded110,936 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH127 JBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 110,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 108,045 miles

Front all suspension components corroded

Front exhaust pipe and silencer corroded

Front unable to see pad linings

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread wearing smooth on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper shock absorber dust gaiter deteriorated

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded tank fuel lines corroded ()

Pass 20 Oct 2023 106,946 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underside components emerging

Fail 19 Oct 2023 106,946 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all 4x corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubbers (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion on underside components emerging

Pass 15 Oct 2022 104,844 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 104,844 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure nsr rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 101,233 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2021 101,233 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 99,465 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 96,473 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 96,473 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 95,509 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,581 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 94,580 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 93,584 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 93,584 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 90,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 88,342 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,042 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 86,042 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 82,286 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 82,286 miles

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

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

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

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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H127 JBL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 H127 JBL, 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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What year was H127 JBL registered?

H127 JBL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H127 JBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H127 JBL shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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