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G817 ALE

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

16,454 mi
Last recorded16,454 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG817 ALE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Jun 2026 16,454 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2020 16,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 16,329 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 16,239 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 16,195 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 15,725 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 15,602 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 15,469 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 15,015 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,387 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 13,293 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 10,188 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 9,848 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 4,982 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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G817 ALE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 G817 ALE, 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 G817 ALE registered?

G817 ALE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 April 2000.

Is G817 ALE safe to buy?

The MOT history for G817 ALE shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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