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E129 VKR

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,152 mi
Last recorded99,152 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 VKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 99,152 miles

nsr osr wheel arches rusty

Pass 31 Dec 2014 96,678 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 94,884 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 91,497 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 88,648 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 85,794 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2009 84,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 82,565 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 82,565 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 80,571 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front section exhaust slightly corroded

nearside front wing slightly corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2005 76,990 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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E129 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E129 VKR, 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 E129 VKR registered?

E129 VKR is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 January 1988.

Is E129 VKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E129 VKR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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