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H182 HDE

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,773 mi
Last recorded228,773 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH182 HDE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2010 228,773 miles

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

Oil leak

suspension pipes corroded

Fail 19 May 2010 227,748 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

oil leak

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2009 222,485 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 218,169 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 212,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 212,089 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 210,200 miles

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

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

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

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

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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H182 HDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H182 HDE, 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 H182 HDE registered?

H182 HDE is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 April 1991.

Is H182 HDE safe to buy?

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