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A210 RBW

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,927 mi
Last recorded95,927 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA210 RBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2009 95,927 miles

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

boot floor corroded

nearside front inner wing corroded (getting close to shock absorber mount)

offside outer sill corroded

play in steering

scraping noise when rotating offside front wheel

Pass 4 Feb 2008 95,322 miles

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

nearside front lower balljoint cover split

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front lower balljoint cover split

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 94,444 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 94,444 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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A210 RBW is a 1984 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 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 A210 RBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A210 RBW registered?

A210 RBW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 May 1984.

Is A210 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A210 RBW 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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