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RK51 UCL

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

100,353 mi
Last recorded100,353 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2017
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 UCL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2017 100,353 miles

Nearside Front tyre driven flat

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Fail 29 Nov 2017 100,353 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front tyre driven flat

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion arch (6.1.B.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

sills covered

under trays fitted

upper level components covered

Pass 4 Dec 2015 90,547 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 90,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,424 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 83,075 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 82,544 miles

o/s/r tyre nail in sidewall,corrosion to reaar coilsprings,corrosion to suspension components/wheel arches(sill covers fitted),o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 21 May 2013 82,544 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r tyre nail in sidewall,corrosion to reaar coilsprings,corrosion to suspension components/wheel arches(sill covers fitted),o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Sep 2012 80,319 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres wearing on edges and have slight sidewall damage

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust corroding/rusting

rear no plate blemmishing

Pass 7 Sep 2012 80,319 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges and have slight sidewall damage

both rear tyres wearing low on edges

exhaust corroding/rusting

rear no plate blemmishing

Pass 19 Jan 2012 76,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,307 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2010 69,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 62,064 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 54,852 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 54,851 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2007 51,833 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 46,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RK51 UCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,491 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 RK51 UCL, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RK51 UCL registered?

RK51 UCL is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 September 2001.

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