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E106 OPR

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,135 mi
Last recorded103,135 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE106 OPR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2006 103,135 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 103,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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E106 OPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E106 OPR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E106 OPR registered?

E106 OPR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E106 OPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E106 OPR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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