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H201 GCR

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Bronze Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,435 mi
Last recorded147,435 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH201 GCR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 147,435 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounting brackets corroding but still supporting the system at the time of the test

exhaust rusty but secure at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Fail 27 Jun 2015 147,435 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust mounting brackets corroding but still supporting the system at the time of the test

exhaust rusty but secure at the time of the test

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 19 Jun 2014 144,417 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber cover slightly insurcure

tape applied to alter headlamp images

Fail 19 Jun 2014 144,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock absorber cover slightly insurcure

Pass 1 Jul 2013 139,013 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

tape applied to alter headlamp images

Fail 27 Jun 2013 138,930 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,286 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 126,235 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2010 121,637 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

steering damper has fluid leak

Fail 21 Jun 2010 121,637 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear tyres perished

steering damper has fluid leak

Pass 26 Jun 2009 119,303 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 116,958 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 116,958 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 114,296 miles

slight blow from rear silecner

Pass 30 Jun 2006 110,867 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 110,867 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

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

Offside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

slight blow from rear silencer joint

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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H201 GCR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Bronze with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 H201 GCR, 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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H201 GCR is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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