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H646 LJA

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2021
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,579 mi
Last recorded42,579 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH646 LJA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 42,579 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 41,647 miles

Rear rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Oct 2019 41,647 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2018 41,226 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 41,220 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 41,219 miles

Rear Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (7.3.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 39,234 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,227 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 39,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H646 LJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H646 LJA, 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 H646 LJA registered?

H646 LJA is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 April 1991.

Is H646 LJA safe to buy?

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