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V938 GLM

1999 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

84,705 mi
Last recorded84,705 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2008
Typical for 1999 Mercedes-benz 23086,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV938 GLM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2008 84,705 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 59,683 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 59,680 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 21 May 2007 56,052 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2006 52,235 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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V938 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 V938 GLM, 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 V938 GLM registered?

V938 GLM is a 1999 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V938 GLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V938 GLM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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