MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
34,793 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Rear Prop shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail uj joint (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings door arch near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play rear steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch near seat belt mount (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch near seat mounts (6.1.B.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Body has slight corrosion boot door (6.1.B.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front seat has excessive movement but still secure to floor
Nearside Front tyre cracked but no cords exposed
Nearside Rear 2x small holes but not near any body mounts
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit centre tread on 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front swivel hub leaking
Offside Front tyre cracked but no cords exposed
Offside Rear bumper loose
Oil leak ()
bonnet opens using pliers
oil level low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f inner sill corroded
rear number plate slightly damaged
steering damper bush slight play
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f inner sill corroded
rear number plate slightly damaged
steering damper bush slight play
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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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C6 WGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 C6 WGN, 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.
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What year was C6 WGN registered?
C6 WGN is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 October 1988.
Is C6 WGN safe to buy?
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