MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,094 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
bonding starting to split on n/s/f rear track control arm inner bush
n/s/r tyre starting to crack slightly in tread and has slight flat spots
o/s/f brake wear sensor wire broken
very slight play in both rear anti roll bar mount bushes have slight play
front no plate discolouring
n/s/r tyre has slight flat spots on inner edge
o/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge
slight cut in o/s/r tyre sidewall
front pads near limit
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes at rear showing surface corrosion
front pads near limit
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres approching wear markers
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear tyres approching wear markers
o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
Nail in nearside front tyre
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)
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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SA52 MLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
Across all 2002 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 83,088 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 SA52 MLV, 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 24 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was SA52 MLV registered?
SA52 MLV is a 2002 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 December 2002.
Is SA52 MLV safe to buy?
The MOT history for SA52 MLV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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