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F107 HGC

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,380 mi
Last recorded138,380 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF107 HGC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 138,380 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 138,377 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 132,561 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 132,561 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 129,069 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F107 HGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F107 HGC, 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.

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What year was F107 HGC registered?

F107 HGC is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 March 1989.

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