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R800 ALY

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

104,459 mi
Last recorded104,459 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR800 ALY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 104,459 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 96,913 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 94,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,953 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 86,667 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 82,579 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 81,521 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 80,918 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 80,918 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre has a small cut in the outer sidewall. Also appears flat

Pass 13 Dec 2007 80,737 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 77,406 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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R800 ALY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 85,106 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 R800 ALY, 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 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R800 ALY registered?

R800 ALY is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R800 ALY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R800 ALY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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