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B2 TWC

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Purple Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,571 mi
Last recorded143,571 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2011
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB2 TWC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2011 143,571 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 143,571 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 142,463 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 142,128 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 142,128 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2008 139,674 miles

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 14 May 2007 136,873 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 136,872 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 May 2006 131,012 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 131,012 miles

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

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

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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B2 TWC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Purple with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 B2 TWC, 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 B2 TWC registered?

B2 TWC is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 May 2000.

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