MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,809 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))
Steering rack fixing bolts missing (2.1.2 (c) (i))
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
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
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
all underside of vehicle slightly corroded
all welding repairs heavily undersealed
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
light corrosion to components parts
underside corrosion
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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