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H48 SYD

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

125,113 mi
Last recorded125,113 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH48 SYD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 125,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND LOW ON TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Rear REAR SUBFRAME CORRODED

Pass 3 Feb 2021 122,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 2 Feb 2021 122,166 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 3 Feb 2020 120,887 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2020 120,887 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 118,595 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some corrosion in wheel arches,but none excessive enough to fail

Fail 18 Jan 2019 118,583 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides of vehicle (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Some corrosion in wheel arches,but none excessive enough to fail

Pass 22 Feb 2018 109,847 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 104,936 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 99,084 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 98,883 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 92,107 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 82,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear brake hoses starting to show signs of deterioration

rear brake pipes starting to show signs of corrosion

slight play in front wheel bearings

slight play in n/s steering joint

Pass 24 May 2012 76,999 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2011 70,715 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 70,715 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit

Pass 27 May 2010 63,916 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,473 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 56,390 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2008 47,503 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 47,503 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,049 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 29,627 miles

o/s/front foglamp lens cracked.advisory item only non failable.

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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H48 SYD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 86,408 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H48 SYD, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was H48 SYD registered?

H48 SYD is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1999.

Is H48 SYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H48 SYD shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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