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G159 TCD

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

61,830 mi
Last recorded61,830 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2011 61,830 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,804 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 56,048 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 52,417 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 52,417 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,776 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 49,095 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 49,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 43,102 miles

exhaust hydrocarbons high at idle

windscreen wiper "lazy" on slow speed

Fail 23 Jan 2007 43,102 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust hydrocarbons high at idle

windscreen wiper lazy on slow speed

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 TCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TCD, 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 TCD registered?

G159 TCD is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 February 1990.

Is G159 TCD safe to buy?

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