MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,916 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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