MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,113 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
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
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
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
All four tyres close to legal limit
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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