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906 EL

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

143,809 mi
Last recorded143,809 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration906 EL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2021 143,809 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 143,809 miles

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 142,297 miles

All Steering & Suspension Components Are Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Fading Slightly (0.1 (b))

Whole Underside of Vehicle is Undersealed & Corroded

Pass 28 May 2019 141,731 miles

All underside & side sills of vehicle slightly corroded

All welding repairs heavily under sealed + all under vehicle under sealed

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff slightly (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading slightly (0.1 (b))

front & rear steering & suspension components corroded slightly

Pass 12 Jun 2018 141,005 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all underside of vehicle slightly corroded

all welding repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 17 May 2018 140,999 miles

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

Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 dustcovers marked with blue chalk (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with blue chalk (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded marked with blue chalk (5.2.6)

all underside of vehicle corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 May 2017 139,830 miles

light corrosion to components parts

underside corrosion

Pass 15 May 2016 139,125 miles
Fail 15 May 2016 139,125 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 136,099 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 133,042 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 129,629 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 126,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 122,981 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 117,739 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 112,467 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting under vhicle

Fail 12 May 2009 112,377 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion starting under vhicle

Pass 22 May 2008 105,737 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 100,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 87,481 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 87,481 miles

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

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

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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906 EL is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 117,250 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 906 EL, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 906 EL registered?

906 EL is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 1981.

Is 906 EL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 906 EL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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