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OAV 701W

2007 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2007 Mercedes-benz 23024,217 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAV 701W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 217,971 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 217,634 miles

n/s/r lower arm covered in under seal unable to see welded repair

Fail 26 Sep 2012 217,634 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

n/s/r lower arm covered in under seal unable to see welded repair

Pass 27 Sep 2007 215,229 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 215,150 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 215,150 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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OAV 701W is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 24,217 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 OAV 701W, 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 19 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OAV 701W registered?

OAV 701W is a 2007 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 April 2007.

Is OAV 701W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAV 701W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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