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R951 KYJ

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

64,168 mi
Last recorded64,168 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KYJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 64,168 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 63,708 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 62,732 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 62,370 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 61,566 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 60,998 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2020 60,162 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 56,770 miles

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Pass 31 Mar 2018 51,769 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 51,721 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 49,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 48,243 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 47,058 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 46,497 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 45,736 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,731 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 41,750 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 40,023 miles

O/S/R tyre was very low on air

Pass 24 Apr 2008 37,000 miles

Auto fluid leak from gearbox

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 35,378 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 35,378 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 32,176 miles

O/S/R tyre has a puncture

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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R951 KYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 R951 KYJ, 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 R951 KYJ registered?

R951 KYJ is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R951 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 KYJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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