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E169 LJD

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,799 mi
Last recorded101,799 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE169 LJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Apr 2018 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Apr 2017 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,799 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Fail 29 Mar 2016 101,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,799 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 101,798 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 101,798 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,804 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 101,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 101,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 101,800 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 101,799 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 101,799 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 101,103 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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E169 LJD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 E169 LJD, 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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E169 LJD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E169 LJD safe to buy?

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