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B290 HFE

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,316 mi
Last recorded146,316 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB290 HFE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 146,316 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 145,341 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 145,339 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2006 144,665 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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B290 HFE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 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 B290 HFE, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B290 HFE registered?

B290 HFE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 April 1985.

Is B290 HFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B290 HFE 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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