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V837 VKE

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2023
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

285,500 mi
Last recorded285,500 miles
Recorded on23 May 2022
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV837 VKE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2022 285,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 285,500 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X 2 (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X 2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure Exhaust mount broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 261,689 miles

unable to detect low emissions 0.01

Pass 13 Jul 2019 258,726 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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V837 VKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 V837 VKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V837 VKE registered?

V837 VKE is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 29 February 2000.

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