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E107 LCW

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,666 mi
Last recorded222,666 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE107 LCW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2008 222,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 222,666 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2007 204,213 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 203,813 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 May 2006 194,051 miles

front brake pads low

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2005 189,680 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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E107 LCW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E107 LCW, 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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What year was E107 LCW registered?

E107 LCW is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 April 1988.

Is E107 LCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E107 LCW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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