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G612 TKJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,892 mi
Last recorded204,892 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG612 TKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2010 204,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

fuel pipes are corroded from tank down to filter

Pass 14 May 2010 204,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

fuel pipes are corroded from tank down to filter

Pass 8 Jul 2009 204,893 miles

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

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

rear fuel pipes are starting to corrode

Pass 22 May 2008 204,163 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 200,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 13 Mar 2007 200,014 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front number plate cracked

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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G612 TKJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 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 G612 TKJ, 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 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G612 TKJ registered?

G612 TKJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 April 1990.

Is G612 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for G612 TKJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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