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EDC 161C

2016 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2308cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,755 mi
Last recorded95,755 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDC 161C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2016
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,308cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 95,755 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 95,549 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 95,549 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose centre (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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EDC 161C is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,308cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EDC 161C, 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 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EDC 161C registered?

EDC 161C is a 2016 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 2016.

Is EDC 161C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDC 161C 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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