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H198 NFX

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,336 mi
Last recorded90,336 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH198 NFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

o/s/f & n/s/f wheel bearing slight play

Fail 26 Jun 2010 190,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2009
Fail 15 Apr 2009

Nearside Rear Radius arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 190,071 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 190,070 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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H198 NFX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H198 NFX, 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 H198 NFX registered?

H198 NFX is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1991.

Is H198 NFX safe to buy?

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