MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,780 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o/s/r & n/s/r flexi rubber brake pipes just starting to perish
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
o side and n side rear brake hoses are starting to perish
under trays fitted
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
center stop lamp not working
offside rear tyre on 3mm
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre slight buldge
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre slight buldge
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wiper blade starting to wear
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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P897 WGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 P897 WGF, 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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P897 WGF is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is P897 WGF safe to buy?
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