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P132 CCK

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,572 mi
Last recorded81,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 CCK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 81,572 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2020 81,572 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 81,162 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

covers fitted to sills

front and rear discs slightly rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2018 80,904 miles

front and rear discs slightly rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

plastic covers fitted to sills

Fail 31 Jan 2018 80,903 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute not flashing (1.4.A.2g)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative not flashing (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both sides (1.4.A.2f)

front and rear discs slightly rusty

front exhaust bracket broken

plastic covers fitted to sills

Pass 17 Mar 2016 79,644 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 77,385 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Play in steering box on part lock

Pass 17 Feb 2014 72,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Uneven wear o/s front tyre

Fail 17 Feb 2014 72,511 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Uneven wear o/s front tyre

Pass 11 Jan 2013 67,379 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,272 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 65,257 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 62,362 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 59,788 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 56,445 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

slight oil leak from diff

Pass 26 Sep 2006 50,266 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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P132 CCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 101,280 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 P132 CCK, 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 29 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P132 CCK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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