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HL03 HSE

2003 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

132,822 mi
Last recorded132,822 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz 23058,050 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHL03 HSE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 132,822 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 128,685 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 123,063 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 May 2016 123,063 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 106,536 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2013 93,821 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 83,138 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear shocker misting

Pass 6 May 2011 74,863 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 63,510 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 52,526 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 52,526 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 40,945 miles

high level brake light partly working

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

offside front tyre waring inner egde

Pass 7 Dec 2006 19,771 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 17,268 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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HL03 HSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 58,050 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 HL03 HSE, 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 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HL03 HSE is a 2003 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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