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EGF 465B

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

31,365 mi
Last recorded31,365 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEGF 465B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Apr 2017 31,341 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 May 2015 30,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2014 29,673 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 28,809 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 27,616 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 27,077 miles

Footbrake weak on offside rear wheel

Non-original spec. seat-belts fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2011 24,527 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 23,730 miles

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

centre exhaust pipe rubber mountings perished and cracked

Pass 25 May 2009 23,074 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 22,160 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 22,094 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 21,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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EGF 465B is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,106 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 EGF 465B, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EGF 465B registered?

EGF 465B is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 September 1998.

Is EGF 465B safe to buy?

The MOT history for EGF 465B shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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