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G148 TGA

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,385 mi
Last recorded151,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2009
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG148 TGA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2009 151,385 miles

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

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

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

bulb warning light coming on

corrosion build up around front strut mounting points

exhaust centre clamp fractured anhas slight leak

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

offside and nearside rear brake flexi hose metal ferrule starting to deteriorate

slight bind on both front brakes

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight play in steering system

vehicle sitting low at front

Fail 20 Apr 2009 151,371 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

bulb warning light coming on

corrosion build up around front strut mounting points

exhaust centre joint clamp fractured

metal sections of offside and nearside rear brake flexi hoses starting to deteriorate

nearside rear shock absorber casing insecure

slight bind on nearside rear brake

slight bind on offside and nearside front brakes

slight play in steering system

vehicle sitting low at offside front

Pass 11 Aug 2007 149,574 miles

mETAL BRAKE PIPE RUBBING ON REAR AXLE BEAM AND COATED WITH UNDERSEAL

n/s & o/s/f metal brake pipes coated in underseaL

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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G148 TGA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G148 TGA, 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 G148 TGA registered?

G148 TGA is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1990.

Is G148 TGA safe to buy?

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