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H16 RMA

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

80,640 mi
Last recorded80,640 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH16 RMA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 80,640 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 79,475 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 78,186 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 78,178 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 76,923 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2023 76,919 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 75,454 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2022 75,446 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 73,120 miles

Nearside Front slight play at steering idler

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 72,143 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 70,818 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 68,961 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 67,775 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2015 66,685 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 66,685 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 65,406 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 63,144 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 61,719 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,990 miles

front wiper smeering slightly

Pass 22 Jul 2009 58,788 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,422 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,399 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 49,700 miles

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

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

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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H16 RMA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 H16 RMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H16 RMA registered?

H16 RMA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1991.

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The MOT history for H16 RMA shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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