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H170 JJA

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

192,834 mi
Last recorded192,834 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH170 JJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 192,834 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 192,828 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 184,043 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 183,872 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 174,114 miles

water leak

Pass 27 Sep 2010 162,907 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 151,113 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 146,944 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 144,164 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

water leak on engine

Pass 4 Oct 2007 144,164 miles

water leak on engine

Pass 28 Sep 2006 140,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 140,366 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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H170 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H170 JJA, 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 H170 JJA registered?

H170 JJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 March 1991.

Is H170 JJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for H170 JJA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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