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A16 MXU

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

177,227 mi
Last recorded177,227 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA16 MXU
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 177,227 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Both Sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension rod attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 175,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 May 2018 175,564 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

Wheel stud(s) missing both fronts (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Oct 2017 174,726 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 168,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front door check strap broken

both front tyres heavily cracked

Pass 28 Oct 2015 159,241 miles

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear tyre cracked

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front bumper slightly insucure

offside front wing corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2015 159,240 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear brake has a slight bind

Offside Rear tyre cracked

both front wheel bearings have slight play

front bumper slightly insucure

offside front wing corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2013 155,957 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 155,137 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2009 155,132 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 154,803 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 154,551 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 154,181 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 152,932 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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A16 MXU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 MXU, 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 37 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 MXU registered?

A16 MXU is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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