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E155 ADM

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

124,710 mi
Last recorded124,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE155 ADM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 124,710 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 124,039 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 123,267 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 121,034 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 121,029 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 120,239 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2014 120,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 120,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Mar 2013 120,040 miles

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 118,430 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 118,035 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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E155 ADM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E155 ADM, 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 E155 ADM registered?

E155 ADM is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 February 1988.

Is E155 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E155 ADM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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