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H14 DLR

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

162,849 mi
Last recorded162,849 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 DLR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 162,849 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 162,314 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 161,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2021 157,377 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 155,530 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2020 155,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 152,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2019 152,485 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 149,302 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 149,302 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 149,265 miles

RUST ROUND FRONT WING O/S/F

Pass 30 Jan 2016 149,161 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2016 149,161 miles

Offside Front Wing corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2015 149,105 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2014 149,063 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 149,063 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 149,032 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 148,781 miles

Front exhuast mounting bracket fractured but system adequately supported

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Rear exhuast has a minor leak of exhuast gas

Slight corrosion to nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes

Slight play to front anti-roll bar bushes

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 147,975 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 147,914 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 146,887 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2008 146,887 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 15 Sep 2007 146,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 146,737 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 145,825 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 140,970 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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H14 DLR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 H14 DLR, 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 H14 DLR registered?

H14 DLR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 February 1991.

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