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P32 XAT

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,972 mi
Last recorded84,972 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 XAT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 84,972 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,230 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 75,033 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 71,995 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 68,343 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 64,879 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 12 Feb 2007 64,879 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,527 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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P32 XAT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P32 XAT, 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 P32 XAT registered?

P32 XAT is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 July 1997.

Is P32 XAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P32 XAT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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