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ENZ 7780

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

194,390 mi
Last recorded194,390 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationENZ 7780
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 194,390 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 194,380 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

ADVISE FUEL PIPES POOR CONDITION

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

ADVISE ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE FRONT AND REAR BRAKE FLEXIS METAL ENDS POOR CONDITION

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 194,380 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 194,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear 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?

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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ENZ 7780 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 ENZ 7780, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ENZ 7780 registered?

ENZ 7780 is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 March 1989.

Is ENZ 7780 safe to buy?

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