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G164 RRC

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

95,731 mi
Last recorded95,731 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG164 RRC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 95,731 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 95,731 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 95,731 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 95,731 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,731 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 95,731 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,536 miles

both fron tyres worn on outer edges

corrosion at raer subframe mountings

Fail 13 Jun 2008 95,536 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 94,878 miles

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 5 Jul 2006 94,878 miles

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

exhaust intermediate pipe in very poor condition where it meets rear pipe.

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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G164 RRC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G164 RRC, 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 G164 RRC registered?

G164 RRC is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1990.

Is G164 RRC safe to buy?

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