MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,469 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
structure corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Btm covers
Exhaust corroded
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Side skirts fitted
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)
Btm covers
Exhaust corroded
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front wheel bearing has slight play Both front (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak ()
Side skirts fitted
Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement All (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear bumper insecure
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Front Front wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside front tyre sidewall cracking
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)
Rear bumper insecure
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres cracking
exhaust corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
all tyres cracking
exhaust corroded
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
exhaust corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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H159 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 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 H159 CMU, 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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H159 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 March 1991.
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