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SA52 MLV

2002 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,094 mi
Last recorded112,094 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Mercedes-benz 23083,088 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA52 MLV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2014 112,094 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 107,634 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 103,445 miles

front pads near limit

Fail 29 Jun 2012 103,447 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 98,807 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 98,787 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 92,501 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 77,189 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 62,073 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 45,025 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,820 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 34,370 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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