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1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,620 mi
Last recorded52,620 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration640 YUK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 52,620 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 52,569 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

centre to rear fuel pipe slightly corroded

front nearside & offside wiper blades showing sign deterioration

front screen washer slightly weakend

service brake efficiency met the requirement which is 56% no locks out

Pass 15 Jun 2015 52,514 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,508 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre exhaust support bracket deteriorated & one gromet missing.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

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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640 YUK is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 640 YUK, 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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640 YUK is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1964.

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