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11 LXG

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

195,772 mi
Last recorded195,772 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration11 LXG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 195,772 miles

rear driveshaft gaiters perished 4

offside handbrake effort low

Pass 17 May 2024 194,882 miles

offside handbrake low effort

rear driveshaft gaiters perished 4

rear exhaust rusted and leaking

Pass 8 Mar 2023 193,349 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake effort

rear driveshaft gaiters condition

Pass 24 Feb 2022 192,475 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake effort

rear driveshaft gaiters condition

Fail 24 Feb 2022 192,475 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside handbrake effort

rear driveshaft gaiters condition

Pass 18 Jan 2021 191,733 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 191,469 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 191,175 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 190,991 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 189,464 miles

Slight distortion in front brakes

Pass 9 Mar 2015 189,129 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 188,820 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 183,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front lower swivel boot slightly deterioated

Pass 13 Jun 2011 181,194 miles

exhaust leak at manifold joint

Pass 3 Jun 2010 179,723 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 177,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 171,888 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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11 LXG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 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 11 LXG, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 11 LXG registered?

11 LXG is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is 11 LXG safe to buy?

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