MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
77,738 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an perrish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge an perrish (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
both rear tyres perished
tyre valves cracking all round
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both rear tyres worn low and perished
o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyre valves perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P359 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P359 DUD, 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 P359 DUD registered?
P359 DUD is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 May 1997.
Is P359 DUD safe to buy?
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