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A16 CUL

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,916 mi
Last recorded141,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 CUL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2008 141,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

both front discs are slightly worn

both rear drive shaft boots are worn and cracked

offside front wheel arch has corossion

offside rear shocker has a minor leak

offside rear wheel arch has corossion

rear tail pipe is corroded

slight play from the steering

the rear backbox has a minor leak of exhaust gases

there is a major oil leak from the engine, visible from the underside

Pass 14 May 2008 141,916 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front discs are slightly worn

both rear drive shaft boots are worn and cracked

offside front wheel arch has corossion

offside rear shocker has a minor leak

offside rear wheel arch has corossion

rear tail pipe is corroded

slight play from the steering

the rear backbox has a minor leak of exhaust gases

there is a major oil leak from the engine, visible from the underside

Pass 14 May 2007 139,877 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 138,887 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 138,887 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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A16 CUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A16 CUL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A16 CUL registered?

A16 CUL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A16 CUL safe to buy?

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