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A117 TPO

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

200,960 mi
Last recorded200,960 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA117 TPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2024 200,960 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 200,960 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill up right (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced centre floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 200,284 miles

Slight leak from exhaust front pipes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Fail 3 Jul 2023 200,284 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake fluid dirty

Slight leak from exhaust front pipes

Slight oil leak

Slight play in steering system

Pass 20 May 2022 199,374 miles

offside front / nearside rear / offside rear tyres manufacture date 2009

Pass 21 Apr 2021 197,918 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 197,918 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 197,888 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2019 197,888 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Fuel system component leaking hose (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing / chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 196,811 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 196,804 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 195,851 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 194,497 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 193,879 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 192,098 miles

very slight blow on front flexi pipe

Pass 18 Sep 2012 190,838 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 188,850 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 187,093 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 183,580 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 178,989 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 172,567 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 166,437 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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A117 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A117 TPO, 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 A117 TPO registered?

A117 TPO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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