MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,020 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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A187 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 A187 FLY, 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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What year was A187 FLY registered?
A187 FLY is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1983.
Is A187 FLY safe to buy?
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