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PK51 FHW

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,772 mi
Last recorded109,772 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK51 FHW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 109,772 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 109,542 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 109,452 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 109,192 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2022 108,808 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 108,523 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 108,206 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 107,947 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 106,588 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 103,393 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 103,393 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 100,289 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 96,084 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2012 96,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 87,885 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 87,885 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 83,231 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 83,231 miles

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 73,660 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,221 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,401 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,925 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,853 miles

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

Offside Front 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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PK51 FHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PK51 FHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PK51 FHW registered?

PK51 FHW is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 November 2001.

Is PK51 FHW safe to buy?

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