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E100 FBH

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

185,507 mi
Last recorded185,507 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE100 FBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 185,507 miles

Oil leak

both front outer sills starting to corrode

exhaust corroded

suspention pipes corroded

unable to fully inspect fuel lines and brake pipes due to grease

unable to fully inspect welding due to underseal

Pass 29 Oct 2012 178,600 miles

brake pipes coated so unable to fully inspect

light corrosion appearing

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

steering pivot has slight play

Fail 29 Oct 2012 178,600 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pipes coated so unable to fully inspect

light corrosion appearing

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

steering pivot has slight play

Pass 5 Nov 2011 171,071 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear pipes coverd in grease

both rear brake discs corroded

unable to fully inspect welding due to seam and under seal

Fail 1 Nov 2011 171,086 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all rear pipes coverd in grease

both rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2010 162,397 miles

rear tyres close to wear limit

Pass 25 Mar 2010 156,203 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 148,228 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 142,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight play n/s steering

Pass 19 Mar 2007 137,849 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 132,039 miles

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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E100 FBH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 E100 FBH, 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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E100 FBH is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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