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H12 MAB

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

99,845 mi
Last recorded99,845 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH12 MAB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,845 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 97,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sub-frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 97,034 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid offside and Nearside (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Chassis/sub-frame mounting (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sub-frame mounting (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 94,228 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 90,860 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 86,562 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 83,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 79,473 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Oct 2010 72,832 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 68,687 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 65,513 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 59,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 56,743 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2005 52,218 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 52,218 miles

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

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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H12 MAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 H12 MAB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H12 MAB registered?

H12 MAB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 March 1991.

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The MOT history for H12 MAB shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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