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T549 MGP

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,775 mi
Last recorded112,775 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT549 MGP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2011 112,775 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 112,775 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 109,792 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 108,395 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

fuel pipe hose at filter deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2007 106,145 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 100,191 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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T549 MGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 86,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T549 MGP, 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 27 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was T549 MGP registered?

T549 MGP is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 March 1999.

Is T549 MGP safe to buy?

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