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G114 XTC

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,367 mi
Last recorded170,367 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG114 XTC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2013 170,367 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

ALL rear brake lines has slight corrosion in places.

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

Exhaust corroded in places.

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

front (both side) Anti-roll bar rubber has slight movement.

rear brake discs corroded slightly.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 160,487 miles

brake pipes have corrosion

child seat in nearside rear

fuel pipes have corrosion

offside rear tail lamp lense faded

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Fail 30 Sep 2011 160,487 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pipes have corrosion

child seat in nearside rear

fuel pipes have corrosion

offside rear tail lamp lense faded

suspension has corrosion and bushes perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 154,655 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 153,180 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 151,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 151,672 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Viscous Fan not Working. (over heating).

Pass 17 Sep 2007 150,001 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 145,953 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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G114 XTC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 G114 XTC, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G114 XTC registered?

G114 XTC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G114 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for G114 XTC shows 9 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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