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A16 LGA

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,843 mi
Last recorded190,843 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 LGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 190,843 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2007 183,462 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 183,447 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s rear tyre pressure low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 174,986 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 174,966 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

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

engine running badly

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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A16 LGA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 122,887 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 A16 LGA, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A16 LGA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 March 1988.

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