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G142 BJO

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,617 mi
Last recorded28,617 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG142 BJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,617 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,515 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 25,218 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 23,665 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 19,392 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 15,942 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 15,594 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 15,560 miles

Battery insecure

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

strong smell of petrol under bonnet- suspect leak under air filter?

Pass 23 Dec 2008 15,534 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 15,491 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/f wheel bearing slightly noisy

screen washer fluid thick

slight play at front wheels

wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 2 Jan 2007 15,366 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 8,976 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

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

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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G142 BJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 G142 BJO, 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 G142 BJO registered?

G142 BJO is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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