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A145 ECD

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,310 mi
Last recorded31,310 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA145 ECD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 31,310 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 30,625 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 27,244 miles

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Fail 6 Mar 2020 27,244 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear exhaust rubber mounts perished

Pass 8 Mar 2019 19,758 miles

hazard warning lamp intermittent fault

Pass 26 Feb 2018 12,384 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 10,520 miles

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Fail 3 Mar 2017 10,520 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Pass 27 Sep 2016 10,435 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 10,347 miles

exhaust very rusty

fan belts poor

odd tyres front to rear

rear discs very rusty at inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2012 9,752 miles

The front exhaust joint and section are corroded.

The metal fule pipes by the fuel pump and filter are becomming quite heavily corroded.

The power steering belt is splitting.

Fail 7 Jul 2012 9,633 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

The N/S/F brake is dragging and the pads show signs of having run hot.

The front exhaust joint and section are corroded.

The metal fule pipes by the fuel pump and filter are becomming quite heavily corroded.

The power steering belt is splitting.

Wear noted on the o/s/f lower ball joint.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,891 miles

both front ball joint boots split

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at middle

f/n/s brake dragging

f/n/s tyre perished

most vehicle rubbers perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished

Fail 14 Jun 2011 8,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front ball joint boots split

exhaust very rusty and slight blow at middle

f/n/s brake dragging

f/n/s tyre perished

most vehicle rubbers perished

r/n/s tyre badly perished

Fail 1 Jun 2010 6,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 6,288 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 3,377 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 2,395 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 39,293 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 38,784 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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A145 ECD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A145 ECD, 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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A145 ECD is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 March 1984.

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