MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
193,893 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Nearside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front tyres are wearing on inner edges
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen Has A Combination Of Minor Damaged Areas Not Effecting the Drivers View
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen Has A Combination Of Minor Damaged Areas Not Effecting the Drivers View
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R771 JPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R771 JPC, 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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R771 JPC is a 1997 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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