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A11 NKT

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,029 mi
Last recorded75,029 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA11 NKT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 75,029 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 74,956 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated All (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 71,679 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2022 71,679 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 71,312 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 71,310 miles

Fuel system component leaking from fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 70,127 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 70,002 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside rusty in places

Fail 21 Oct 2014 69,980 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Nov 2013 68,915 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 68,913 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 67,470 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 67,470 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,366 miles

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 65,352 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

both front coil springs corroded

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,473 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 59,366 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 59,256 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 59,256 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 59,116 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,021 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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A11 NKT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A11 NKT, 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 A11 NKT registered?

A11 NKT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A11 NKT safe to buy?

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