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V231 PPU

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2285cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

116,859 mi
Last recorded116,859 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV231 PPU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,285cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 116,859 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 106,704 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 101,087 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,649 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING INNER TREAD

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 90,384 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 86,801 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 81,572 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 81,572 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 72,939 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 67,362 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)

both front tyres wearing thin on inner edges

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Nov 2009 62,123 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 48,791 miles

nearside wing mirror glass loose

Pass 13 Dec 2005 33,208 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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V231 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,285cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 V231 PPU, 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 V231 PPU registered?

V231 PPU is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V231 PPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for V231 PPU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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