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P70 ODM

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

70,763 mi
Last recorded70,763 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2016
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP70 ODM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2016 70,763 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 65,320 miles

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,633 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 59,629 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 53,159 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 46,986 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,113 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 35,498 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,363 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,920 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,256 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 10,462 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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P70 ODM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 P70 ODM, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P70 ODM registered?

P70 ODM is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 June 2002.

Is P70 ODM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P70 ODM shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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