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B8 UPC

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

247,510 mi
Last recorded247,510 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2009 247,510 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 247,510 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 247,514 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 247,510 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 24,751 miles

small crack in windscreen but not in drivers view

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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B8 UPC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B8 UPC, 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 B8 UPC registered?

B8 UPC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is B8 UPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 UPC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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