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MOT reliability

Mercedes-benz 230 ge

1 vehicles · 7 completed MOT tests analysed
71%
MOT pass rate

Based on 1 Mercedes-benz 230 ge vehicles and 7 completed MOT tests, the Mercedes-benz 230 ge has an overall 71% pass rate.

1
Vehicles
7
MOT tests
684
Avg miles / year
2.6
Faults per test
6%
Dangerous-fault share

Mercedes-benz 230 ge problem areas

Where faults occur most across all Mercedes-benz 230 ge MOT tests:

  • Brakes44%
  • Tyres, wheels & suspension33%
  • Emissions & nuisance17%
  • Lamps & electrical6%

Fuel types: Petrol (1)

Most common Mercedes-benz 230 ge MOT faults

These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Mercedes-benz 230 ge MOT tests:

  1. Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
  2. Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)) (3 times)
  3. Brake hose slightly deteriorated both on n/s/f & both on o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (2 times)
  4. Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) (2 times)
  5. Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  6. Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) (1 times)
  7. Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) (1 times)
  8. Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) (1 times)
  9. Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) (1 times)
  10. Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  11. Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) (1 times)
  12. Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) (1 times)

Mercedes-benz 230 ge pass rate by registration year

YearVehiclesTestsPass rateAvg mileage
1984 1 7 71% —

Mercedes-benz 230 ge reliability FAQ

Across 1 Mercedes-benz 230 ge vehicles in our MOT data, 71% pass the MOT (a 29% failure rate), with about 2.6 faults or advisories recorded per test.

The most frequently recorded Mercedes-benz 230 ge MOT issues are: Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c)); Brake hose slightly deteriorated both on n/s/f & both on o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii)).

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