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230 CEL

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,097 mi
Last recorded10,097 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration230 CEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 10,097 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2018 10,091 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wiper parks in swept area (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 22 Jun 2016 10,078 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 10,077 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 9,892 miles

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 20 May 2015 9,892 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 9,825 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 8,881 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 8,428 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre cracking between treads

offside front tyre cracking between treads

offside rear tyre cracking between treads

Pass 1 Jun 2010 8,315 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 8,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2009 8,006 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 7,206 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 6,770 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 6,753 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rubber exhaust mounts perrishing.

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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230 CEL is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 230 CEL, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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230 CEL is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 April 1964.

Is 230 CEL safe to buy?

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