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E507 XKG

1995 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

75,741 mi
Last recorded75,741 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz 230125,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE507 XKG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 75,741 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 75,045 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 75,045 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 73,256 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 71,435 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 69,390 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 66,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 62,609 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,379 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 59,351 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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E507 XKG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 125,528 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 E507 XKG, 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 31 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 E507 XKG registered?

E507 XKG is a 1995 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 February 1995.

Is E507 XKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for E507 XKG 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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