MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
20,512 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres slightly perished
Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
all four tyres slightly perished
washers intermitant
all tyres starting to crack
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
all tyres starting to crack
Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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5285 PP is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 5285 PP, 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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What year was 5285 PP registered?
5285 PP is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 March 1964.
Is 5285 PP safe to buy?
The MOT history for 5285 PP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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