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V931 ONO

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

204,696 mi
Last recorded204,696 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2018
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV931 ONO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2018 204,696 miles

Exhaust mounting defective centre hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front (5.3.2 (c))

Wheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front wiper smearing

fuel cap seal perished

rear heatshield insecure

Pass 28 Aug 2017 200,776 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre cut but not through to cords on inner wall

Fail 26 Aug 2017 200,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Braking system leaking front to rear brake pipe (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front tyre cut but not through to cords on inner wall

Pass 24 Aug 2016 196,404 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 196,396 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Slight bind OSR wheel

Pass 21 Jul 2015 191,673 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 189,770 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 182,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 182,685 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 171,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2012 171,377 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 157,936 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 143,466 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 143,464 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f fog light

Pass 11 Jul 2009 128,607 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2008 114,669 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 95,414 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 82,619 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 82,619 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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V931 ONO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 V931 ONO, 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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V931 ONO is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 November 1999.

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