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RV04 ZPY

2004 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

53,244 mi
Last recorded53,244 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz 23049,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV04 ZPY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2014 53,244 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 49,164 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 41,547 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 40,941 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 37,319 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 33,630 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 29,282 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 24,788 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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RV04 ZPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RV04 ZPY, 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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What year was RV04 ZPY registered?

RV04 ZPY is a 2004 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is RV04 ZPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV04 ZPY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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