CarVerify

Free Car Check

P541 SYK

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,700 mi
Last recorded149,700 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP541 SYK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2014 149,700 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 149,014 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 144,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 141,805 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 139,590 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 135,950 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 135,888 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2009 128,653 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 24 May 2008 123,105 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 113,498 miles

rear diff oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 95,149 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 95,149 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P541 SYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P541 SYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P541 SYK?

You can check the full history of P541 SYK by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P541 SYK registered?

P541 SYK is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P541 SYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P541 SYK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P541 SYK have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P541 SYK. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.