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SVN 559D

2017 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

728 mi
Last recorded728 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVN 559D
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2017
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 728 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 722 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 713 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 350 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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SVN 559D is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVN 559D, 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 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SVN 559D registered?

SVN 559D is a 2017 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 December 2017.

Is SVN 559D safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVN 559D shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVN 559D have outstanding finance?

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