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A265 SDV

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2024
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,677 mi
Last recorded145,677 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA265 SDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 145,677 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2023 145,675 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength antiroll bar bush mount area (inner wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor /lower inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 144,215 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 144,211 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 141,969 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 141,866 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 137,845 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 137,841 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel filter banjo bolt (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear lens defective (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 135,182 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2017 12,909 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 128,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

slight brake bind osr

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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A265 SDV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A265 SDV, 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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What year was A265 SDV registered?

A265 SDV is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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