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BNZ 8827

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,060 mi
Last recorded119,060 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNZ 8827
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2008 119,060 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 11,383 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 11,383 miles

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 108,475 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 108,475 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 8827 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 122,887 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 8827, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BNZ 8827?

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What year was BNZ 8827 registered?

BNZ 8827 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is BNZ 8827 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNZ 8827 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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