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2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,945 mi
Last recorded144,945 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration227 K
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 144,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 140,437 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 139,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2024 139,198 miles

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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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227 K is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 77,786 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 227 K, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 227 K registered?

227 K is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 2000.

Is 227 K safe to buy?

The MOT history for 227 K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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