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B7 MFG

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

81,800 mi
Last recorded81,800 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB7 MFG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 81,800 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 81,721 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. Wont move back (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2025 80,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,494 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2024 79,494 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 77,806 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished not yet showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2023 77,683 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 75,815 miles

Rear differential leaking oil

low effort handbrake n/s indicates attention /repair needed

Fail 6 Jun 2022 75,797 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded rear of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear differential leaking oil

low effort handbrake n/s indicates attention /repair needed

Pass 14 May 2021 73,978 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking due to age advise change before further deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 May 2021 73,978 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both n/w possibly switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27%imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre cracking due to age advise change before further deterioration (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2020 72,635 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 72,518 miles

Exhaust system insecure mount to transmission missing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily feathered (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust heatshield not secure at rear

Pass 28 Mar 2019 70,829 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s steering arm has movement

o/s/f fog light inoperative

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 Mar 2019 70,815 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/r tyre cracking between tread

o/s steering arm has movement

o/s/f fog light inoperative

o/s/f tyre side wall perished

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge almost to cord

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,451 miles

n/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

o/s steering linkage has some movement

o/s/f bottom ball joint has slight movement

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking between the tread

Pass 24 Mar 2017 65,953 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

Fail 24 Mar 2017 65,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 18 Mar 2016 63,894 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 60,636 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak from transmission pipe.

Pass 20 Mar 2014 56,502 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 52,800 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 52,800 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 50,563 miles

rear brakes require attention

slight play in n\s\f lower balljoint

Pass 25 Mar 2011 48,405 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,583 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,891 miles

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/55R16V

Pass 28 Mar 2008 37,521 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 33,791 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 29,561 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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B7 MFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 B7 MFG, 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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B7 MFG is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 December 2000.

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