MOT Status
ValidMileage
150,230 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT, 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pinhole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))
o/s/r inner wheel arch grommet hole corroded
rear fog light switch feels loose
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
rear tyres 14 years old / front tyres 11 years old
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
rear tyres 14 years old / front tyres 11 years old
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Thorn in nearside rear tyre (non-reapairable).
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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F132 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.
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 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 F132 ACW, 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 F132 ACW registered?
F132 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 May 1989.
Is F132 ACW safe to buy?
The MOT history for F132 ACW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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