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H146 DKK

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,809 mi
Last recorded93,809 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH146 DKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 93,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING TO TYRE INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 93,796 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 93,791 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,959 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 92,958 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2017 92,300 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Mar 2017 92,298 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2015 91,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 91,005 miles

slight play in streeing idler arm bush

Pass 2 Sep 2013 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 31 Aug 2013 90,514 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 89,910 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 88,051 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2009 87,097 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 85,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end has a slight groove in the neck (2.2.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 82,490 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to assess both outer sills due to they are covered by sill skirtings

Pass 11 Aug 2006 80,415 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to assess both outer sills due to sill skirtings fitted

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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H146 DKK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 H146 DKK, 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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H146 DKK is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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