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2008 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,406 mi
Last recorded92,406 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
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Vehicle Details

Registration1111 GB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,406 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 90,496 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 89,743 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 88,982 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 88,490 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 88,120 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Fail 29 Nov 2010 88,120 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

welding has been carried out to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 31 Jul 2009 87,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 87,523 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,874 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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1111 GB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 1111 GB, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 1111 GB registered?

1111 GB is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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