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B603 ORF

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,540 mi
Last recorded76,540 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB603 ORF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2017 76,540 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush all 4 front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 76,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 73,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering box

Pass 21 Feb 2014 71,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in steering box

Pass 18 Feb 2013 71,313 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Feb 2012 70,440 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 69,262 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 69,262 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 16 Feb 2010 68,446 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 68,446 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 67,543 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 66,163 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 64,772 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 62,226 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 62,226 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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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B603 ORF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 B603 ORF, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was B603 ORF registered?

B603 ORF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 October 1990.

Is B603 ORF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B603 ORF shows 16 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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