MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,558 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Oil leak
corrosion on lower front panel
crack on screen outside sweeping area of wiper
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
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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C248 USS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,229cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 C248 USS, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was C248 USS registered?
C248 USS is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is C248 USS safe to buy?
The MOT history for C248 USS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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