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APO 455C

2013 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,249 mi
Last recorded24,249 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPO 455C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 24,249 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2021 23,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight lift in outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 23,308 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear possible signs of fuel leak around pump at some time

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear slightly long travel on park brake lever

exhaust system corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2018 23,032 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear very slight corrosion starting on floor pan

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 23,032 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear very slight corrosion starting on floor pan

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 22,476 miles

Nearside Front Lower slight lift in king pin

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 29 Jul 2016 21,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

beam benders fitted to headlamps

front brake pipes starting to corrode

wiper blades torn

Fail 25 Jul 2016 21,764 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

beam benders fitted to headlamps

front brake pipes starting to corrode

wiper blades torn

Pass 10 Jul 2015 20,884 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 18,754 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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APO 455C is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 APO 455C, 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 13 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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APO 455C is a 2013 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 2013.

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