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S679 TKR

1998 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,903 mi
Last recorded121,903 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz 23085,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 TKR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 121,903 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)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 14 Jun 2012 113,995 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jun 2012 113,993 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 103,961 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 103,710 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Front brake pads low

N/s/f tyre bald on inside edge but cords not showing.

O/s/f tyre bald on inside edge but cords not showing.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 93,925 miles

N/s/r tyre just on legal limit

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/s/f mirror glass cracked on obliqe

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Small oil leak from steering box

Pass 12 Jul 2010 93,925 miles

N/s/r tyre just on legal limit

O/s/f mirror glass cracked on obliqe

Small oil leak from steering box

Fail 2 Jul 2010 93,899 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside obligatory mirror damaged

steering box damp

Pass 4 Jun 2009 79,543 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 79,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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S679 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S679 TKR, 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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S679 TKR is a 1998 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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