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AUF 281K

2008 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,454 mi
Last recorded10,454 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAUF 281K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2010 10,454 miles

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

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

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

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

non obligatory fog lamp fitted to nearside rear

offside and nearside windscreen wipers only just meet requirements

sills heavily corroded

tempary repair offside rear door latch

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Sep 2010 10,454 miles

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

non obligatory fog lamp fitted to nearside rear

offside and nearside windscreen wipers only just meet requirements

sills heavily corroded

tempary repair offside rear door latch

vehicle underside heavily under sealed

Pass 13 May 2009 9,156 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 7,776 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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AUF 281K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AUF 281K, 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 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AUF 281K registered?

AUF 281K is a 2008 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is AUF 281K safe to buy?

The MOT history for AUF 281K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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