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SA04 DVM

2004 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,800 mi
Last recorded77,800 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 23049,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 DVM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 77,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 75,797 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 74,930 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 74,330 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 73,826 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 72,378 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 71,264 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 69,989 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 67,981 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamps (7.1.2)

Pass 26 May 2017 65,680 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,349 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 60,348 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 58,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 53,660 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 49,762 miles

rear b/pads low

service b/light on dash

Pass 11 Nov 2010 39,728 miles

advise o/s/r kerb damage no cord showing

Pass 18 Nov 2009 31,750 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 31,750 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,322 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 16,580 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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SA04 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 49,164 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 SA04 DVM, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SA04 DVM registered?

SA04 DVM is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 May 2004.

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