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6316 R

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,777 mi
Last recorded87,777 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration6316 R
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 87,777 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 86,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 86,810 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 86,725 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 86,725 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 104,337 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,203 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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6316 R is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 6316 R, 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.

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What year was 6316 R registered?

6316 R is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 September 1985.

Is 6316 R safe to buy?

The MOT history for 6316 R shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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