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E160 SCV

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,753 mi
Last recorded98,753 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE160 SCV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 98,753 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jan 2010 92,764 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 4 Jan 2010 92,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 91,769 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 89,958 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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E160 SCV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E160 SCV, 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 E160 SCV registered?

E160 SCV is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 June 1988.

Is E160 SCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E160 SCV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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