MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,888 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Center (5.2.6)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Mounting (7.1.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
balance on o/s front wheel slightly out
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Battery insecure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside 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)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure
n/s/f outer sill holed but not not within prescribed area
o/s/f outer sill holed but not within prescribed area
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
slight play at steering wheel
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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A16 EJR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 A16 EJR, 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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A16 EJR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 August 1983.
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