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841 EBB

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,263 mi
Last recorded112,263 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration841 EBB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 112,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 111,798 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 111,422 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 110,523 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 110,362 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2021 110,155 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 110,036 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 107,777 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

fuel cap seal slightly perished

rear exhaust rubbers perished

Pass 7 Dec 2009 100,416 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 100,411 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2009 100,410 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

All 4 tyres has cuts to side walls

Altnator may not be chargeing(BATTREY FLAT)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 98,592 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

both rear tyres worn on edges

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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841 EBB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 841 EBB, 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 841 EBB registered?

841 EBB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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