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P79 YDW

1996 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,452 mi
Last recorded149,452 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1996 Mercedes-benz 230125,474 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP79 YDW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 149,452 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 149,443 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 149,434 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 149,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 147,856 miles

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

Oil leak

headlight dip switch faulty

Pass 16 Nov 2009 142,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 135,280 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 135,280 miles

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

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

n/s frontsuspension balljoint- slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2007 129,067 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2007 129,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 123,734 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 118,199 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 118,199 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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P79 YDW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 P79 YDW, 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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What year was P79 YDW registered?

P79 YDW is a 1996 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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The MOT history for P79 YDW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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