MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,520 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
exhaust blow
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear differential.
under vehicle corroding
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative both sides (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases several other small holes front to rear (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear differential.
under vehicle corroding
driver's seat back half locked up-right
oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear differential.
slight play in n/s steering idler bushes
under vehicle corroding
coolant leak from reservoir
driver's seat back half locked up-right
oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear differential.
slight play in n/s steering idler bushes
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear not reflecting (0.1 (d))
coolant leak from reservoir
driver's seat back half locked up-right
oil leaks from engine,gearbox,rear differential.
slight play in n/s steering idler bushes
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and steering box
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front brake pads low, hard to see inner pads
Oil leaks from engine,gearbox and steering box
Rear brake pads low, cant see inner pads
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
front and rear number plates deteriorating
Rear Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
bonnet catch broken
front and rear number plates deteriorating
front and rear number plates deterorating
rear diff seals leaking
Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))
Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
front and rear number plates deterorating
rear diff seals leaking
n/s/f bottom ball joint repaired with silicone
rear brake pipes corroding at T section
rear diff seals leaking
steering box damp with oil
aux drive belt squeek
brake pipes at rear and T-piece corroding
diff seals damp
n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter repaired with silicone
steering box damp
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (2.4.G.2)
aux drive belt squeek
brake pipes at rear and T-piece corroding
diff seals damp
n/s/f bottom ball joint gaiter repaired with silicone
steering box damp
Centre Front propshaft coupling badly worn
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint near pump (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at steering gear box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper seat belt assister arm inoperative
Offside Front position lamp is slightly dim
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear seat backrest missing
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel filler cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated
oil leaks from engine and transmission
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint joints to pipes under sump (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe from centre silencer to rear silencer holed (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end joint (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper front link inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play centre track rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking at fuel pump (7.2.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt in hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush upper front link inner bush (2.4.G.2)
Centre Front propshaft coupling badly worn
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold cracked (7.1.2)
Front engine under tray panel slightly loose
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint at pump (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front wiring harness for pad wear sensor and abs sensor loose
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens cracked (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush tracking control link (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear parking brake inner cable not moving freely
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage at steering gear box (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Upper coolant leak from expansion bottle
Offside Front Upper seat belt assister arm inoperative
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
Offside Front position lamp is slightly dim
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint in hub (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
fuel filler cap sealing ring slightly deteriorated
oil leaks from engine and transmission
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside 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)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
emmissions at max
nearside rear hand brake weak
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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E101 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.
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 E101 LYY, 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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E101 LYY is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 March 1988.
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