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P359 DUD

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,738 mi
Last recorded77,738 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 DUD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 77,738 miles

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))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 77,734 miles

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))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 70,463 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 65,407 miles

both rear tyres perished

tyre valves cracking all round

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,092 miles

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.

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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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.

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