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E833 ANN

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

3,041 mi
Last recorded3,041 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE833 ANN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2026 3,041 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 2,768 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 2,573 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 2,568 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 2,450 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 2,444 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 2,328 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 2,218 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 2,082 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 1,887 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 1,739 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 1,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm mounts corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2010 1,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside & nearside front lower suspension arm mounts corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2009 950 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 1 Jun 2009 948 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 9 Jun 2008 429 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

brake pedal rubber worn

under trays

Pass 11 Jun 2007 191,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

noise from fan/belt area

Pass 6 Jun 2006 190,542 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 190,542 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jun 2005 190,030 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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E833 ANN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 E833 ANN, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E833 ANN registered?

E833 ANN is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 February 1990.

Is E833 ANN safe to buy?

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