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OGU 340D

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

8,565 mi
Last recorded8,565 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGU 340D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 8,565 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 7,435 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 7,435 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 6,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 6,056 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 6,056 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 4,835 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 10 Nov 2011 4,727 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 4,726 miles

slight corrosion to ns boot floor

Pass 4 Nov 2008 4,725 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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OGU 340D is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,106 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 OGU 340D, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was OGU 340D registered?

OGU 340D is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is OGU 340D safe to buy?

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