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A165 KFP

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 4973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

5,571 mi
Last recorded5,571 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2022
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA165 KFP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,973cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2022 5,571 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 3,192 miles

All underbody undersealed

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 3,192 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All underbody undersealed

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2021 3,191 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play both rear (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all underbody undersealed

Pass 17 May 2018 3,037 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 2,261 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 2,163 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 1,539 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 65 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 136,174 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 136,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 130,681 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 130,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f wing corroded on bottom edge

Pass 14 Apr 2008 128,756 miles

N/s/r and o/s/r bodywork detteriating in places out of prescribed area.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s park efficeney detteriating.

Pass 13 Apr 2007 128,050 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 126,228 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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A165 KFP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 4,973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A165 KFP, 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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A165 KFP is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 April 1984.

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