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M316 GGJ

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,110 mi
Last recorded164,110 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM316 GGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2018 164,110 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 169,000 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 158,264 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 144,000 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 136,034 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 133,212 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2012 127,957 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front coil springs corroded

oil leaks near gearbox/engine

Pass 2 Nov 2010 120,056 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2009 115,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 109,483 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 100,816 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 93,611 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 92,611 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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M316 GGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 M316 GGJ, 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.

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What year was M316 GGJ registered?

M316 GGJ is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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