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P391 PLX

1996 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

2,821 mi
Last recorded2,821 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2014
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 230125,474 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 PLX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2014 2,821 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on floors +inner wings +under body rust

Fail 27 May 2014 2,727 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on floors +inner wings +under body rust

Pass 29 Jun 2013 131,594 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rear brakes uneven

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on suspension pipes

Fail 28 Jun 2013 131,589 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

grease on brake pipes (poss rusted)

rear brakes uneven

rear suspension bushes cracking

rust on suspension pipes

Pass 13 Jun 2012 114,649 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 97,530 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear limit

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Fail 14 Jun 2011 97,530 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to wear limit

slight corrosion on front to rear metal brake pipes and fuel pipes

Pass 29 Sep 2009 70,475 miles

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

Front and rear number plates are showing signs of deterioration.

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2009 70,475 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front and rear number plates are showing signs of deterioration.

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 62,151 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 62,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 57,392 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 56,946 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 53,857 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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P391 PLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.1% with a typical mileage of 125,474 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 P391 PLX, 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 30 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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P391 PLX is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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