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F466 SRT

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,784 mi
Last recorded124,784 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2020
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF466 SRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2020 124,784 miles

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nsr/osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 241,916 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 238,242 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 14 May 2018 238,242 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Seal (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 May 2017 229,217 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 215,974 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r fuel pipe corroded

Pass 19 May 2015 209,393 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 207,891 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 6 May 2014 207,891 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 199,182 miles

Both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Apr 2012 199,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 198,774 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 198,774 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 195,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 195,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 186,763 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 183,448 miles

front numberplate damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2007 177,257 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 169,375 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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F466 SRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F466 SRT, 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 F466 SRT registered?

F466 SRT is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 May 1989.

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