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E137 WYA

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,619 mi
Last recorded137,619 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE137 WYA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 137,619 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 127,139 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 116,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,249 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 106,570 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 103,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 100,617 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 100,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 97,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 97,110 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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E137 WYA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 E137 WYA, 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 E137 WYA registered?

E137 WYA is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E137 WYA safe to buy?

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