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H137 MJB

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

231,154 mi
Last recorded231,154 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH137 MJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 231,154 miles

brake pipe corrosion

handbrake travel

number plates worn

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Fail 13 Feb 2008 231,154 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

brake pipe corrosion

handbrake travel

number plates worn

oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 15 Feb 2007 218,309 miles

engine oil leak

front antirollbar bushes worn

front wheel bearing play

rear brake pipe corrosion

right front brake disc slight distortion

sill mouldings fitted

steering play

windscreen damaged

Fail 15 Feb 2007 218,309 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

engine oil leak

front antirollbar bushes worn

front wheel bearing play

parking brake travel

rear brake pipe corrosion

right front brake disc slight distortion

sill mouldings fitted

steering play

windscreen damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2006 206,842 miles

brake pipe corrosion

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust corroded

front discs slight distortion

sill mouldings fitted

steering play

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Feb 2006 206,633 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

brake pipe corrosion

exhaust corroded

sill mouldings fitted

steering play

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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H137 MJB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H137 MJB, 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 H137 MJB registered?

H137 MJB is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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