MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion lower bumper as chalked (6.1.C.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch as chalked (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as chalked (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch as chalked (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded as chalked (5.2.6)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear window has rust as chalked.
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion front bumper/lower pannel (6.1.C.1)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of rear window (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded front arch / sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion bottom of rear window (6.1.C.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of back window (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bottom of back window (5.2.6)
fuel pipes corroded
o/s/r tyre perished
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
body slightly corroded around wheel arches
both rear wheel arches starting to rust
rear brake application slightly uneven
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear fuel pipe correded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust both rear wheel arches
Tank fuel hoses perishing
Wear in steering idler
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rust both rear wheel arches
Tank fuel hoses perishing
Wear in steering idler
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Sill starting to rust near N/S/F jack point
Slight wear N/S steering idler
Surface rust various brake pipes
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
slight play in steering box
slight play in steering idler
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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A160 KEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 A160 KEL, 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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A160 KEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 March 1984.
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