MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
278,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing Fuel cap missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim not tested no beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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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CT6716BX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 1,997cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,491 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 CT6716BX, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was CT6716BX registered?
CT6716BX is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 23 October 2001.
Is CT6716BX safe to buy?
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