MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,764 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
battery insecure
battery insecure
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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A142 RSU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A142 RSU, 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 A142 RSU registered?
A142 RSU is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 October 1983.
Is A142 RSU safe to buy?
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