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A150 PNA

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

250,851 mi
Last recorded250,851 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA150 PNA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2014 250,851 miles

nearside outersill and doorstep coroding.

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer wall.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 31 Mar 2014 250,851 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

nearside outersill and doorstep coroding.

nearside rear tyre wearing low and cracking on outer wall.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 17 Oct 2012 250,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front inner top suspension arm rubbers cracking.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 11 Oct 2012 250,244 miles

Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside and offside front inner top suspension arm rubbers cracking.

offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 247,982 miles

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

nearside and offside front brakes binding slightly.

Pass 2 Nov 2010 247,595 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 245,337 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 245,337 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 245,337 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 May 2008 238,758 miles

front no plate cracked.

Fail 19 May 2008 238,758 miles

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

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

front no plate cracked.

Fail 6 Jun 2007 233,195 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

front body panel coroding.

nearside front door coroding.

Pass 6 Jun 2007 233,195 miles

front body panel coroding.

nearside front door coroding.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 227,278 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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A150 PNA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A150 PNA, 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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A150 PNA is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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