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A171 VGE

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

102,729 mi
Last recorded102,729 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA171 VGE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 102,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 102,639 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2024 102,638 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 102,615 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 102,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front joints (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 102,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside outer sill holed and corroded . but this will not affect brakes steering or suspention

Pass 7 Sep 2020 100,769 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BOTH FRONT OUTER SILLS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 100,526 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking when rotating, possible loose ball bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2019 100,526 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively Clicking when rotating, possible loose ball bearing (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,906 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2018 99,898 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2017 98,552 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 97,339 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 96,821 miles

slight leak on steering pump

Pass 5 Mar 2014 95,818 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 95,816 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2013 94,264 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

offside rear brake disc metal backplate corroded and insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2012 93,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

o/s/f track rod bent

Fail 29 Feb 2012 93,435 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

o/s/f track rod bent

Pass 24 Feb 2011 92,704 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 92,603 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,561 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 92,461 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 92,348 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 92,289 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 91,879 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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A171 VGE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 A171 VGE, 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 A171 VGE registered?

A171 VGE is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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