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F153 WFS

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,181 mi
Last recorded187,181 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF153 WFS
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 187,181 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 187,170 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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

hydraulic suspension pipes insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2006 182,986 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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F153 WFS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F153 WFS, 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 F153 WFS registered?

F153 WFS is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F153 WFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F153 WFS shows 3 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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