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CW52 CVF

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,252 mi
Last recorded85,252 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW52 CVF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 85,252 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 78,485 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 78,484 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Nov 2013 74,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 70,231 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 70,229 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 63,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,583 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 51,674 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 51,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,383 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 39,720 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 34,313 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 26,162 miles

Offside and Nearside front tyres wearing on outer edges.

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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CW52 CVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 CW52 CVF, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CW52 CVF registered?

CW52 CVF is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 November 2002.

Is CW52 CVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW52 CVF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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