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214 XUT

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,002 mi
Last recorded83,002 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration214 XUT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 83,002 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 82,956 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 82,632 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,600 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edges

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 80,977 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 80,155 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has cracks on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 78,357 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,703 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 78,890 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,288 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 75,285 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre has cracks between the treads

Pass 11 Nov 2010 73,120 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 73,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 71,474 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 71,474 miles

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

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2008 70,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 70,628 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 70,141 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 70,141 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 68,540 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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214 XUT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 214 XUT, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 214 XUT registered?

214 XUT is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 January 1990.

Is 214 XUT safe to buy?

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