MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,537 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
child seat fitted to the n/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat preventing the inspection of the adult seat belt.
o/s/f tyre is perished.
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front tyres are worn on the outer edges and are also cracking
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
V480 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 V480 DBL, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of V480 DBL?
You can check the full history of V480 DBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was V480 DBL registered?
V480 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 October 1999.
Is V480 DBL safe to buy?
The MOT history for V480 DBL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does V480 DBL have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on V480 DBL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.