MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,916 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre on legal limet
headlamp converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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)
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
All brake discs show wear and rusting.
Engine management light on
Head light kickup to right, has been masked off.
osf and nsf beam aim taped out for right hand drive use
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y148 VHJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for Y148 VHJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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