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G180 KNV

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

244,555 mi
Last recorded244,555 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG180 KNV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2011 244,555 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 244,510 miles

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

oil leak on engine

Fail 19 Oct 2010 244,501 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

corrosion on rear metal brake pipes

oil leak on engine

Pass 19 Oct 2009 238,178 miles

slight blow and corrosion on exhaust system

slight corrosion on offside rear metal brake pipe

slight corrosion on offside rear quarter

Pass 2 Dec 2008 229,965 miles

slight play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Dec 2007 221,508 miles

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 216,268 miles

o/s/f indicator lamp has hole in it

Fail 16 Nov 2006 216,268 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f indicator lamp has hole in it

Pass 9 Dec 2005 215,487 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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G180 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G180 KNV, 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 G180 KNV registered?

G180 KNV is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 March 1990.

Is G180 KNV safe to buy?

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