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G141 UBW

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

175,728 mi
Last recorded175,728 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2008
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG141 UBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2008 175,728 miles

minor damage a zone

noise from power steering pump

Pass 5 Jan 2007 164,429 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 164,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 148,251 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 148,208 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel lines in poor condition

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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G141 UBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G141 UBW, 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 G141 UBW registered?

G141 UBW is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1990.

Is G141 UBW safe to buy?

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