MOT Status
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162,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Nearside Front Coil spring with an unsafe modification Coil spring is right next to the shock absorber, allowing no clearance. (5.3.1 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Holes, marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Has holes, marked with chalk. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted pad is broken and spins with the wheel. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad has come away, spins with the wheel. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure o rings missing (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength quarter panel inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both jets (3.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre over ten years old is fitted to a rear axle of a minibus with a single wheel fitment all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (m)) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ELZ 1627 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 ELZ 1627, 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 ELZ 1627 registered?
ELZ 1627 is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.
Is ELZ 1627 safe to buy?
The MOT history for ELZ 1627 shows 6 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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