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F155 RLP

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,043 mi
Last recorded132,043 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF155 RLP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 132,043 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 132,043 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 130,258 miles

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)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 126,874 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 119,842 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 117,328 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2012 117,328 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 116,723 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 115,036 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 104,466 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 96,232 miles

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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F155 RLP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F155 RLP, 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 F155 RLP registered?

F155 RLP is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 March 1989.

Is F155 RLP safe to buy?

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