MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
245,486 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
noise from steering box
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
carbon monoxide at idle is low at less than 0.5%
knocking noise from both front shock absorbers when bounced.
left front tyre valve is shorter than ideal
wiper rubber could be better
oil weeping from low pressure hose at pas pump and possibly union or top seal
slight oil leak appears to be rear of head gasket
some corrosion on inner edges of rear brake discs although pads ok and efficiency is adequate
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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E855 EOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 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 E855 EOO, 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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E855 EOO is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 April 1988.
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