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H173 CMU

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,388 mi
Last recorded145,388 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2018
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH173 CMU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2018 145,388 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x by conpinsator (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative no damping (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative no damping (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing slight play

rear brake hose furrules has corrision

Pass 19 Oct 2017 173,861 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s rear suspension pipes rusting

n/s rear tyre at 2 mm

rear fuel pipes rusting

rear metal brake lines to compensator rusting

slight play in steering system

Fail 11 Oct 2017 143,861 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

slight play in steering system

rear metal brake lines to compensator rusting

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

gear box oil leak

n/s and o/s rear suspension pipes rusting

n/s rear tyre at 2 mm

rear fuel pipes rusting

Pass 13 Jul 2016 142,148 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 142,148 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 7 May 2015 138,822 miles
Fail 5 May 2015 138,822 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,577 miles

front tyre walls perished

Fail 19 Mar 2014 135,566 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front tyre walls perished

Fail 15 Mar 2013 132,527 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 132,527 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 132,198 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 131,908 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 127,562 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 124,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Unable to check rearmost seat belts due to boot liner in place

Pass 2 Apr 2009 124,777 miles

Unable to check rearmost seat belts due to boot liner in place

Pass 21 Apr 2008 118,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

centre rear seat belt hidden

radiator core corroding

rear wiper blade split

Fail 21 Apr 2008 118,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

centre rear seat belt hidden

radiator core corroding

rear wiper blade split

Pass 25 Apr 2007 111,513 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 107,438 miles

pas pipe damp

small hair line crack on exhaust manfiold

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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H173 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H173 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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H173 CMU is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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