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A193 TJD

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

175,105 mi
Last recorded175,105 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA193 TJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2008 175,105 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear driveshaft boot deteriorated

radiator very corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2008 175,100 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear outer driveshaft boot deteriorated and weeping grease other boots also deteriorating

radiator very corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2007 174,622 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 127,889 miles

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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A193 TJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 A193 TJD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A193 TJD registered?

A193 TJD is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 October 1983.

Is A193 TJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A193 TJD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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