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948 CTH

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

174,330 mi
Last recorded174,330 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration948 CTH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 May 2020 174,330 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 May 2019 174,067 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2018 173,457 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 173,441 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 May 2017 172,785 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 172,273 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 171,446 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 170,412 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 168,144 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 168,123 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 166,407 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 166,407 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 194,784 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 191,864 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 190,227 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 187,826 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 187,826 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Brake back plate(s) locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

nearside front rog not working

Pass 18 Nov 2005 185,283 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 185,283 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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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948 CTH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,030 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 948 CTH, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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948 CTH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 March 1983.

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