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V480 DBL

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,537 mi
Last recorded95,537 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV480 DBL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,537 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 87,233 miles

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.

Pass 24 Sep 2012 83,839 miles

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.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 80,222 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 76,506 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2010 76,506 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 73,599 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 69,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 66,280 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 60,877 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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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.

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V480 DBL is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 October 1999.

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