MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,617 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Slight corrosion of all wheel arches
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Slight corrosion of all wheel arches
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Slight corrosion of all wheel arches
Slight corrosion of all wheel arches
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front play inner steering bush
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front play inner steering bush
Coolant leak slight leak radiator
Coolant leak slight leak radiator ()
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
DRIVERS SIDE WASHER JET PARTAILLY BLOCKED
EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED & IN POOR CONDITION
FUEL CAP RUBBER SEAL WORN
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE,GEAR BOX & REAR DIFFERENTIAL
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE & DIFFERENTAIL
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
REAR PROPELLOR SHAFT RUBBER COUPLING DETERIATED (RUBBER STARTING TO SPLIT)
REAR TYRES STARTING TO CRACK DUE TO AGE
SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres slightly perished
n/s headlight has stone chip in lens
small stone chip in windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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A1 CXN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 A1 CXN, 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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A1 CXN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.
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