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J763 JWV

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

134,619 mi
Last recorded134,619 miles
Recorded on8 May 2007
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ763 JWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2007 134,619 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 122,558 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 122,558 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve insecure (2.4.D.4)

front pads 50% worn

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in steering box

Fail 18 Feb 2006 122,176 miles

Centre Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

nail in tyre

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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J763 JWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 86,408 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 J763 JWV, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was J763 JWV registered?

J763 JWV is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 April 1999.

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