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T56 KGO

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

24,166 mi
Last recorded24,166 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT56 KGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 24,166 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 23,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 23,212 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2023 22,803 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 22,194 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 21,836 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 21,407 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2020 21,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2019 20,928 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 16 Jun 2018 20,616 miles

covers obscuring some components

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 20,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure lump in outer wall, tyre also has damage to inner & outer wall and within tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 2 Jun 2017 19,978 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 19,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 18,405 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 17,665 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 16,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2012 15,755 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 15,049 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 14,196 miles

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 Jun 2009 13,179 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 12,287 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 11,116 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 10,017 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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T56 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 T56 KGO, 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 T56 KGO registered?

T56 KGO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 June 1999.

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