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V814 FEC

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,016 mi
Last recorded110,016 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV814 FEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2014 110,016 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 109,847 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken / system still fully surported

Fail 1 Feb 2013 109,847 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

centre exhaust mounting broken / system still fully surported

Pass 23 Aug 2011 103,562 miles

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

slight play found in o/s steering ?

Pass 16 Aug 2010 100,377 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 100,377 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 93,005 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 92,995 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 87,335 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,975 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 76,945 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 76,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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V814 FEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 V814 FEC, 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 V814 FEC registered?

V814 FEC is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1999.

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The MOT history for V814 FEC shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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