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W395 EKJ

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

80,438 mi
Last recorded80,438 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW395 EKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 80,438 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 80,017 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 79,981 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2023 79,766 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2022 79,350 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 79,202 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 78,607 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2020 78,606 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,786 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 77,786 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 76,188 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2018 76,188 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 71,171 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 71,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 66,942 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 64,356 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 60,343 miles

Rear tyres worn

Steering box/ drag link ball joints slight play

Fail 18 Apr 2013 55,821 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 55,821 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 50,319 miles

brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 49,315 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 47,304 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusted

os door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2010 47,304 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs rusted

os door mirror glass slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,264 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 47,197 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 47,196 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 47,053 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 46,495 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 46,004 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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W395 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 W395 EKJ, 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 W395 EKJ registered?

W395 EKJ is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 28 September 2000.

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The MOT history for W395 EKJ shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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