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B4 SPP

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

182,641 mi
Last recorded182,641 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 SPP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2010 182,641 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 180,827 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 176,226 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 171,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 165,222 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 165,220 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

rear axle bushes worn

Pass 5 Dec 2005 153,249 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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B4 SPP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 B4 SPP, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B4 SPP registered?

B4 SPP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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The MOT history for B4 SPP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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