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ABW 168D

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

97,638 mi
Last recorded97,638 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 168D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2011 97,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 96,609 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 96,609 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,363 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 92,875 miles

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

slight wear in front lower fulkrums

slight wear in front top trunions

Fail 25 Mar 2008 92,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

slight wear in front lower fulkrums

slight wear in front top trunions

Pass 17 Jan 2007 92,585 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 92,572 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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ABW 168D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 ABW 168D, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ABW 168D registered?

ABW 168D is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 November 2002.

Is ABW 168D safe to buy?

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