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LF51 OJM

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,671 mi
Last recorded69,671 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2009
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF51 OJM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2009 69,671 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 59,855 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 43,887 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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LF51 OJM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 LF51 OJM, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF51 OJM registered?

LF51 OJM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is LF51 OJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF51 OJM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF51 OJM have outstanding finance?

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