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H15 RJL

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2022
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 RJL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2022 122,308 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seat belt trims loose, function not impeded

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jul 2022 122,305 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front seat belt trims loose, function not impeded

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 121,526 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 121,314 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT FLOORPAN CORRODED BUT NOT IN PRESCRIBED AREA

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))

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE/SUSPENSION VERY BADLY CORRODED.

Pass 14 Feb 2017 121,157 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,747 miles

fuel lines corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2015 118,401 miles

fuel lines corroded

rear springs corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2014 114,755 miles

brake hose ferrols corroded

coil springs corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2013 111,001 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2013 111,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 104,502 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

under-side of vehicle has surface corrosion !!!!! ( due to standing ) !!!!!!!

Pass 22 Mar 2006 104,182 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
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H15 RJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 H15 RJL, 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 H15 RJL registered?

H15 RJL is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H15 RJL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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