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BNZ 2813

1991 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

123,721 mi
Last recorded123,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Mercedes-benz 230130,892 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 2813
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2014 123,721 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

over heating on idel please check level when cold

Fail 13 Jun 2014 123,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

over heating on idel please check level when cold

Pass 12 Jun 2013 120,541 miles

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

unable to see inner faces of rear brake discs

unable to see lower section of rear coil springs

Fail 12 Jun 2013 120,541 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

unable to see inner faces of rear brake discs

unable to see lower section of rear coil springs

Pass 15 Jun 2012 117,712 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges , tracking ?

Fuel cap seal becoming deteroated but sealing ok at moment

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Park brake seams noisy

Fail 9 Jun 2012 117,709 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges , tracking ?

Fuel cap seal becoming deteroated but sealing ok at moment

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine

Oil leak from rear diff

Park brake seams noisy

Pass 15 Jun 2011 107,895 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside washer jet half wornking

Fail 13 Jun 2011 107,895 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

nearside washer jet half wornking

Pass 18 May 2010 83,629 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 68,018 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 62,437 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 56,241 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 56,241 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 49,937 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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BNZ 2813 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1991 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 130,892 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 BNZ 2813, 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 35 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BNZ 2813 registered?

BNZ 2813 is a 1991 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 June 1991.

Is BNZ 2813 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 2813 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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