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E176 LLD

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,130 mi
Last recorded87,130 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE176 LLD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 87,130 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front wipers poor condition

advise o/s/f wing rusty

advise rear disc pitted

Fail 7 Sep 2011 87,130 miles

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise front wipers poor condition

advise o/s/f wing rusty

advise o/s/r & n/s/r sill rusty

advise rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Sep 2010 87,130 miles

advise front tyres cracking

advise n/s/r light cracked

advise o/s/f wing rusty

advise rear disc pitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 86,360 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 86,360 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads worn low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,321 miles

Front wheel arch slightly corroded

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 85,034 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Oct 2006 83,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 83,051 miles

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

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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E176 LLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 E176 LLD, 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 E176 LLD registered?

E176 LLD is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1988.

Is E176 LLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E176 LLD shows 9 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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