MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,830 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play n/s/f steering idler
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit lightly rubbing on other moving parts (2.4.D.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
Propshaft component defective
Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E124 GPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 E124 GPL, 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 E124 GPL registered?
E124 GPL is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 22 February 1988.
Is E124 GPL safe to buy?
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