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R625 OJB

1997 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,489 mi
Last recorded104,489 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mercedes-benz 230101,280 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 OJB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Dec 2009 104,489 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 104,489 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 103,873 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,873 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 88,919 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre has cuts on outer wall

offside front tyre worn on edges

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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R625 OJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R625 OJB, 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 R625 OJB registered?

R625 OJB is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R625 OJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R625 OJB shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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