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E331 DAN

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,933 mi
Last recorded145,933 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE331 DAN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 May 2007 145,933 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 145,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 140,058 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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E331 DAN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 E331 DAN, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E331 DAN registered?

E331 DAN is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 September 1989.

Is E331 DAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E331 DAN shows 3 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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