MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,152 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nsr osr wheel arches rusty
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front section exhaust slightly corroded
nearside front wing slightly corroded
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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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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How do I check the history of E129 VKR?
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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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