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M903 YJO

1996 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2199cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2023
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,401 mi
Last recorded71,401 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 230125,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM903 YJO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,199cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 12 Mar 2022 71,401 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 69,112 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 65,509 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,587 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 56,182 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 59,302 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 56,102 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 50,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 47,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,269 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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M903 YJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,199cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 125,474 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 M903 YJO, 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 30 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 M903 YJO registered?

M903 YJO is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is M903 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for M903 YJO shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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