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Y148 VHJ

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,916 mi
Last recorded140,916 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY148 VHJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 140,916 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre on legal limet

headlamp converters fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 132,219 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 123,726 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 186,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Apr 2013 186,435 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,298 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 108,299 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Engine management light on

Pass 24 Mar 2011 103,782 miles

All brake discs show wear and rusting.

Engine management light on

Head light kickup to right, has been masked off.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,932 miles

osf and nsf beam aim taped out for right hand drive use

Pass 16 Jun 2009 89,932 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 89,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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Y148 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 Y148 VHJ, 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 Y148 VHJ registered?

Y148 VHJ is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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