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P468 YVL

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

246 mi
Last recorded246 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP468 YVL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 246 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2019 246 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 132,000 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 130,256 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 130,249 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 127,400 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 122,100 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 121,812 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 118,221 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 116,281 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 112,486 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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P468 YVL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P468 YVL, 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 P468 YVL registered?

P468 YVL is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P468 YVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P468 YVL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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