MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
388,756 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded all pipes to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))
Emissions not tested bad running (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear feeds (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
fuel pipes corroded
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
underside showing signs of corrosion
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
fuel pipe corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
fuel pipe corroded
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
SUSPENSION BUSHES IN GRENRAL PERISHED
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
emmissions passed at pre cat levels , this car is a 1993 car and does not have a cat or lambda sensir and clearly was never fitted with one from origional maufacture
very slight blow to exhaust may be causing the lean emissions readings . Note all readings are showing lean mixture
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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L226 WGP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1993 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 142,516 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 L226 WGP, 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 33 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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L226 WGP is a 1993 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1993.
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