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A17 JWY

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,312 mi
Last recorded108,312 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 JWY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 108,312 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both front chassis leg various places (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 106,175 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 102,405 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,527 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust rubber split

Pass 29 Jan 2010 98,380 miles

nearside front wing has slight corrosion

Fail 27 Jan 2010 98,380 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside front wing has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2009 95,194 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 92,402 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 88,768 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 86,400 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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A17 JWY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A17 JWY, 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 A17 JWY registered?

A17 JWY is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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The MOT history for A17 JWY 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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