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HLH 926T

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2277cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

293,225 mi
Last recorded293,225 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHLH 926T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,277cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 293,225 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 293,222 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Head lamps converters fitted

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 292,895 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 292,895 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement SAME SIDE AS STEERING (3.5.1k)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 292,588 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Head lamps converters fitted

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 292,025 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 291,998 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 291,690 miles

All four tyres slightly lumpy

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 291,678 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 291,666 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 291,666 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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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HLH 926T is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,277cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HLH 926T, 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 HLH 926T registered?

HLH 926T is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 May 1999.

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The MOT history for HLH 926T shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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