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H17 AJF

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH17 AJF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 127,551 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 127,551 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 29 Oct 2009 124,129 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 124,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 118,613 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 115,057 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 110,535 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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H17 AJF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 131,354 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 H17 AJF, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H17 AJF registered?

H17 AJF is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1992.

Is H17 AJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H17 AJF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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