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HF51 KLU

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,652 mi
Last recorded109,652 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 KLU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,652 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 105,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2023 99,649 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 95,051 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 85,430 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 75,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 68,772 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 64,505 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 59,406 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,748 miles

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 5 Mar 2015 53,748 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,229 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 42,864 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 35,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

headlight washers not working

nearside & offside wiper smearing screen

nearside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2011 35,776 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 23 Aug 2010 33,414 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 31,388 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,623 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,780 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 24,177 miles

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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HF51 KLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,491 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 HF51 KLU, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HF51 KLU registered?

HF51 KLU is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 September 2001.

Is HF51 KLU safe to buy?

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