MOT Status
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All Shock absorbers badly corroded
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
All Shock absorbers badly corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Both front jacking point blocks missing
Exhaust steady bracket at gearbox corroded to excess/detached from exhaust
Exhaust mounting at gearbox corroded/detached
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine management lamp on
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
engine management lamp on
Both front tyres - tread wearing on inside edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear/inner possition light inoperative
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
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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S87 ROM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.
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 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 S87 ROM, 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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S87 ROM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 March 2001.
Is S87 ROM safe to buy?
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