MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,227 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded both fronts (3.6.B.2c)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
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
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
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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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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