MOT Status
ValidMileage
60,279 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Wheel bearing has slight play n/s/f + o/s/f (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Position lamp switch insecure (4.2.2 (b))
Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine oil leak
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
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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S55 FBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.
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 S55 FBC, 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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How do I check the history of S55 FBC?
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What year was S55 FBC registered?
S55 FBC is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 December 1998.
Is S55 FBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S55 FBC shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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