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A15 CHR

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,906 mi
Last recorded110,906 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 CHR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2008 110,906 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2007 110,168 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 110,168 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 109,936 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 109,936 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2005 108,825 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.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
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A15 CHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 A15 CHR, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A15 CHR registered?

A15 CHR is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1989.

Is A15 CHR safe to buy?

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