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N181 AMP

1996 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2010
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

86,837 mi
Last recorded86,837 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 230125,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN181 AMP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 9 Oct 2009 86,837 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 84,943 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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N181 AMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 N181 AMP, 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.

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What year was N181 AMP registered?

N181 AMP is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N181 AMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N181 AMP shows 2 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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