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Y253 SWR

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

112,817 mi
Last recorded112,817 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY253 SWR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 112,817 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 112,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 112,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 112,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,109 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 110,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 104,057 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,391 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 97,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 88,963 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 88,963 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 83,152 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 72,886 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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Y253 SWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,491 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 Y253 SWR, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was Y253 SWR registered?

Y253 SWR is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 July 2001.

Is Y253 SWR safe to buy?

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