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P227 TMY

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,135 mi
Last recorded122,135 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 TMY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2010 122,135 miles

Centre Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

both rear brake discs very corroded.

near side front lower driving lamp broken.

near side rear odd wheel fitted tyre size matches.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 112,866 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 112,635 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 106,857 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 101,584 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 92,175 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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P227 TMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P227 TMY, 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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What year was P227 TMY registered?

P227 TMY is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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