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L11 RCJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

83,487 mi
Last recorded83,487 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL11 RCJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 83,487 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 79,897 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2020 79,887 miles

Nearside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Tail lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 74,061 miles

Nearside Tail lamp damaged

Fail 9 Mar 2018 74,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Tail lamp damaged

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 69,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Apr 2016 69,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 67,294 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2015 67,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Feb 2014 63,546 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 63,546 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 60,437 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,087 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,210 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,210 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 43,413 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 43,413 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 38,211 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,019 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 30,447 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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L11 RCJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,106 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 L11 RCJ, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was L11 RCJ registered?

L11 RCJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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