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915 ELR

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

143,943 mi
Last recorded143,943 miles
Recorded on9 May 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration915 ELR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2024 143,943 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 138,176 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 131,081 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 May 2021 124,421 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 121,011 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 114,185 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 105,691 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 97,546 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5 - 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2016 89,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2015 82,494 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 81,313 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 May 2014 81,311 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

splitting affecting nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,597 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,869 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,348 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 68,826 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 68,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 66,419 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 65,334 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 64,580 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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915 ELR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 915 ELR, 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 915 ELR registered?

915 ELR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 29 August 1985.

Is 915 ELR safe to buy?

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