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A190 AHB

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

170,688 mi
Last recorded170,688 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA190 AHB
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 170,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2021 170,688 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 May 2017 169,674 miles

Offside Front (tyre sidewall cut)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 169,873 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front tyre sidewall cut

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust system corroded

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 14 Jan 2016 168,941 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 164,792 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2014 160,114 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 157,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 148,813 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 147,817 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 147,801 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Front cross member rusted and holed.

Nearside rear outer panel rusted and holed.

Nearside rear sidelight slightly dim.

Offside front headlamp misty.

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate has honeycomb backround.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 146,572 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 144,485 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 142,742 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 140,825 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 137,365 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 137,323 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front x member rusting

fuel pipes corroded

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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A190 AHB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A190 AHB, 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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A190 AHB is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 1984.

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