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L888 KLC

2004 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,691 mi
Last recorded105,691 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 23049,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL888 KLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 105,691 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 99,500 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning bothside (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Brake hose slightly deteriorated bothside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 99,483 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn bothside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning bothside (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 86,097 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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L888 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 49,164 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 L888 KLC, 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 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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L888 KLC is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 August 2004.

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