MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Centre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front discs worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BNZ 5730 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 5730, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What year was BNZ 5730 registered?
BNZ 5730 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 January 1989.
Is BNZ 5730 safe to buy?
The MOT history for BNZ 5730 shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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