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H141 JLF

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

107,428 mi
Last recorded107,428 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH141 JLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 107,428 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2021 106,922 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 105,475 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear exhaust box rubber hangers missing ( exhaust still supported )

Rear number plate just starting to deteriate

engine is oily

hazard switch sometimes plays up

n/s/f & o/s/f anti-roll bar end rubber bushes have slight play in them

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2019 101,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heatsheild loose

Engine oil getting low

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Slight play in road wheel possible wheel bearing

Undertray fitted (NO Action required)

Fail 18 Apr 2019 101,982 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust heatsheild loose

Engine oil getting low

Engine oily

Nearside Rear Slight play in road wheel possible wheel bearing

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Undertray fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,636 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish

Centre exhaust sheild loose

Engine/Gearbox oily

Undertray fitted (NO Action required)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 98,898 miles

Both front brake hoses perishing

Central Exhaust heatsheilds loose

Engine oily

Nearside Front Tyre low treadon outer edge and perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Tyre low tread on outer edge and perishing

Pass 20 Apr 2016 96,827 miles

Both front tyres low tread on edges

Centre exhaust rattling

Engine oily

Nearside Front Brake hose perishing

Nearside Rear Tyre slight perishing

Offside Front Brake hose perishing

Oil leval low

Pass 13 Apr 2015 93,917 miles

both front flexi brake pipes perishing at caliper end

bottom of engine oily

front wiper blade split

oil level low

very slight play in n/side front wheel bearing

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,308 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

exhaust centre mounting broken but system adequately supported

Pass 17 Apr 2013 88,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 86,574 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 84,216 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 80,737 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,837 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,216 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 75,216 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,315 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,315 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,359 miles

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

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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H141 JLF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 H141 JLF, 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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H141 JLF is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 May 1991.

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