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EDZ 228

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,331 mi
Last recorded175,331 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEDZ 228
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2007 175,331 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 165,455 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both door outer skins loose and flapping

front number plate damaged

holes in both front chassis legs NOT in prescribed areas

Fail 20 Jul 2006 165,360 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both outer door skins loose and flapping

front reg, plate damaged

holes in both front chassis rails NOT in prescribes areas

parking brake efficiency only borderline pass

Fail 26 Jun 2006 164,554 miles

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 152,080 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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EDZ 228 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 EDZ 228, 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 EDZ 228 registered?

EDZ 228 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 August 1990.

Is EDZ 228 safe to buy?

The MOT history for EDZ 228 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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