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G145 BDL

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,717 mi
Last recorded146,717 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG145 BDL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 146,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front and rear suspension corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Body has slight corrosion to rear and inner sill (6.1.B.2)

sill cover fitted

under body general corrosion

Fail 14 Sep 2016 146,617 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear floor corroded

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

sill covers fitted

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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G145 BDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G145 BDL, 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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G145 BDL is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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