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A116 WEG

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

152,325 mi
Last recorded152,325 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA116 WEG
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 152,325 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 May 2011 152,325 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 152,312 miles

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fron o/s inner wing corroding

fueland brake pipes insacure at front

o/s/front winder winder broken

Fail 1 Jun 2010 152,312 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

fron o/s inner wing corroding

fueland brake pipes insacure at front

o/s/front winder winder broken

Pass 7 Dec 2009 152,305 miles

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear drive shaft gators perished

f/o/s inner wing under wing corrodng

oil leak from gearbox

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

Fail 3 Dec 2009 152,305 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

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

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

Propshaft component defective

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

all rear drive shaft gators perished

f/o/s inner wing under wing corrodng

oil leak from gearbox

r/n/s tyre wearing low 3mm

r/o/s brake pipe to hose corroding

Pass 26 Sep 2008 15,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 15,000 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 145,420 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 145,420 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 144,924 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 144,924 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fail 17 May 2006 144,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A116 WEG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 A116 WEG, 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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What year was A116 WEG registered?

A116 WEG is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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The MOT history for A116 WEG shows 13 tests with a 46.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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