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B340 XOW

1995 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

215,686 mi
Last recorded215,686 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 230125,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 XOW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2014 215,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

both front floor /sill areas corroded

front reg plate damaged

offside rear tyre deteriorating

Pass 6 Aug 2013 215,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

front reg plate damaged

offside and nearside outer sills corroded around jacking points

offside headlamp lens condensation

offside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre damaged

Fail 5 Aug 2013 215,396 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both front tyres worn on edges of tread

front reg plate damaged

offside and nearside outer sills corroded around jacking points

offside headlamp lens condensation

offside rear tyre cracking

offside front tyre damaged

Pass 23 Aug 2012 213,356 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf bumper corner loose

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

Fail 10 Aug 2012 213,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

osf bumper corner loose

rear propshaft rubber coupling perished

Fail 6 Feb 2012 213,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Steering arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Corroasion O/S

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 210,382 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 210,381 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 201,899 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 201,899 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 195,775 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 195,775 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 188,686 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 188,686 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 176,467 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 163,258 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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B340 XOW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 125,528 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 B340 XOW, 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 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B340 XOW is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 December 1995.

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