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S637 VEX

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,171 mi
Last recorded137,171 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 VEX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2013 137,171 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 137,171 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 130,565 miles

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

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

near side brake pipe corroding

Pass 15 Nov 2012 130,565 miles

near side brake pipe corroding

Pass 21 Oct 2011 122,211 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 122,211 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust heat shield adrift

Pass 17 Nov 2010 116,045 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 106,128 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 94,424 miles

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)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 79,685 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 74,063 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 74,062 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 62,207 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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S637 VEX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S637 VEX, 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 S637 VEX registered?

S637 VEX is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S637 VEX safe to buy?

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