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BNF 71B

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

30,796 mi
Last recorded30,796 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNF 71B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 30,796 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 30,610 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 29,735 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 28,769 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 27,681 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 27,681 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 26,699 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 26,697 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 26,244 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 26,131 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 25,908 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 25,752 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 25,495 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 25,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 25,254 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 25,254 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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BNF 71B is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 BNF 71B, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BNF 71B registered?

BNF 71B is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 2002.

Is BNF 71B safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNF 71B 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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