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G159 ELJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

125,982 mi
Last recorded125,982 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 ELJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 125,982 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system pipe burst (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2016 125,982 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 125,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 125,982 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2013 125,882 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 125,980 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,995 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 125,995 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 125,995 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 125,982 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 125,892 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 125,428 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 125,428 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2007 120,469 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 118,079 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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G159 ELJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 G159 ELJ, 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 G159 ELJ registered?

G159 ELJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 April 1990.

Is G159 ELJ safe to buy?

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