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H145 HLK

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2026
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

22,822 mi
Last recorded22,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH145 HLK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 22,822 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2024 22,578 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,381 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 22,381 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jul 2023 22,381 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2022 22,181 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 21,832 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 21,462 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 20,911 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 20,169 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 20,169 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 19,337 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 19,337 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 18,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 17,709 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 17,709 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 16,743 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 15,812 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 14,976 miles

all 4 tyres have small cuts

Pass 12 Jul 2011 13,844 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,765 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 13,481 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 13,362 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 13,320 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 13,295 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,295 miles

Battery insecure

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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H145 HLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 H145 HLK, 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 H145 HLK registered?

H145 HLK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H145 HLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H145 HLK shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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