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G128 KNV

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

9,376 mi
Last recorded9,376 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG128 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 9,376 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 8,967 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 8,793 miles

brake pipes beginning to corrode,mainly fronts

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2011 8,793 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

brake pipes beginning to corrode,mainly fronts

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 17 Dec 2010 8,550 miles

o/side front wheel has slight play in hub

Fail 17 Dec 2010 8,550 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/side front wheel has slight play in hub

Pass 10 Dec 2009 8,072 miles

front registration plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Dec 2009 8,072 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front registration plate deteriorated

Pass 18 Nov 2008 6,414 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 4,397 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 2,645 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 463 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2005 463 miles

front number plate deteriorating

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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G128 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G128 KNV, 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.

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What year was G128 KNV registered?

G128 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 February 1990.

Is G128 KNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G128 KNV shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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