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V200 LOL

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,000 mi
Last recorded44,000 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2023
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV200 LOL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2023 44,000 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 43,659 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 41,749 miles

Diff. oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2018 41,282 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 41,080 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 40,058 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 36,940 miles

slight cracking to side walls of both front and o/s/r tyres

Fail 28 Aug 2012 36,940 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

slight cracking to side walls of both front and o/s/r tyres

Pass 26 Aug 2011 34,622 miles

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

could do with new wiper blades

Pass 22 Sep 2010 33,132 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 32,613 miles

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

diff oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2009 30,881 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 26,398 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 21,662 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 17,655 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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V200 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 V200 LOL, 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 V200 LOL registered?

V200 LOL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V200 LOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for V200 LOL shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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