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R212 OPE

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,774 mi
Last recorded67,774 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 OPE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,774 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 67,701 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,613 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 665,797 miles

front tyres tread lowe on inner and outer edgers

Fail 25 Oct 2012 6,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 6,330 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,857 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 59,030 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 55,947 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 53,935 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 53,935 miles

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

All 4 tyres are down to 3.0 mm in places.

Windscreen chipped offside section. Both rear flexible brake hose are starting to perish.

Pass 23 Oct 2007 52,048 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 50,148 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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R212 OPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R212 OPE, 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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What year was R212 OPE registered?

R212 OPE is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R212 OPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R212 OPE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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