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P807 LCF

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

232,587 mi
Last recorded232,587 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP807 LCF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 232,587 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 232,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 223,998 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 212,429 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 212,421 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 203,583 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 203,573 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

bonnet pull broken

o/s/r wheel arch corroded not to excess

rear brakes uneven to limit

Pass 22 Feb 2013 194,100 miles

rear arches corroded, slight play steering idler

Fail 21 Feb 2013 194,093 miles

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

rear arches corroded, slight play steering idler

Pass 21 Feb 2012 185,845 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr brake binds slightly

Fail 25 Feb 2011 179,486 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

petrol beather pipe split and pearishing

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2011 179,486 miles

petrol beather pipe split and pearishing

slight play nearside front lower ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2010 172,258 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)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2008 161,407 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 149,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 134,835 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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P807 LCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P807 LCF, 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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P807 LCF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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