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A127 RVW

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,848 mi
Last recorded111,848 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA127 RVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 111,848 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 111,837 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,818 miles

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 111,775 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 110,867 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 109,190 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 108,312 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 106,349 miles

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 106,349 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 106,219 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside rear lower wheel arch lower valance corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 105,384 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

nearside rear lower outer wheel arch/lower valance corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 105,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

nearside rear lower outer wheel arch/lower valance

offside front headlight slight condensation inside headlight

Pass 19 Apr 2012 105,124 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 105,124 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 Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2011 104,905 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front lower valance becoming corroded

nearside front and offside front lower ball joint gaiters split

offside and nearside rear lower outer wheels arches corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2010 104,619 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 104,619 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 103,950 miles

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

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Apr 2008 103,399 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2007 103,137 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 103,134 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 102,837 miles

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

front spring cups getting rusty

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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A127 RVW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A127 RVW, 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 A127 RVW registered?

A127 RVW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 March 1984.

Is A127 RVW safe to buy?

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