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G118 NYB

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,022 mi
Last recorded121,022 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 NYB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 121,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

coil springs rusty

corrosion forming on rear chassis around subframe mount

Pass 28 Jul 2010 117,395 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre cracking on outer edge

offside rear tyre cracking outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,673 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 112,476 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 112,476 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2007 109,480 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2007 109,480 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 106,344 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2004 103,712 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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G118 NYB 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 77.8%.

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 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 G118 NYB, 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

How do I check the history of G118 NYB?

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What year was G118 NYB registered?

G118 NYB is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 January 1990.

Is G118 NYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G118 NYB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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