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A192 BNT

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,822 mi
Last recorded176,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA192 BNT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2018 176,822 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 176,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 260,893 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 253,129 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 248,237 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 242,141 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 236,223 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 232,027 miles

all four road tyres perished

Fail 7 Oct 2011 232,021 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

all four road tyres perished

Pass 11 Mar 2011 228,914 miles

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

all four tyres are badly perished

Fail 9 Mar 2011 228,909 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

all four tyres are badly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2009 223,364 miles

repairs to offside rear inner wing nearside front inner wing offside front floor offside front inner wing heavily undersealed

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

steering box damp

Fail 13 Nov 2009 223,345 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

slight play in n/s/f lower ball joint

steering box damp

Fail 30 Oct 2009 223,326 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 213,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 209,708 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 209,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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A192 BNT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 A192 BNT, 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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A192 BNT is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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