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A113 HEC

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

87,296 mi
Last recorded87,296 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA113 HEC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2023 87,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 78,308 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 78,077 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength n/s and o/s rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 65,832 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2020 59,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Underbody Undersealed

Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,046 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Entire under body heavily undersealed

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 58,694 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 56,025 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2016 56,013 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding binds when handbrake released (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount missing (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 54,296 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 53,436 miles

both rear brake hoses deteriorated borderline pass

Pass 19 Feb 2013 52,522 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 51,304 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 50,124 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 48,737 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,317 miles

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

rear fuel lines corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,022 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 44,619 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 43,106 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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A113 HEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,746 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 A113 HEC, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A113 HEC registered?

A113 HEC is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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