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G143 CLF

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

145,058 mi
Last recorded145,058 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2018
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG143 CLF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2018 145,058 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 142,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 142,497 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint middle arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2016 140,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 136,392 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 130,049 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 125,526 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 121,401 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 117,821 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front wheel arch area surface rust

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front wheel arch area surface rust

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 113,823 miles

Battery insecure

Both front seats slightly insecure

Oil leak

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 107,870 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 97,907 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 90,597 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 83,066 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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G143 CLF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G143 CLF, 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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G143 CLF is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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