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A340 FSO

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

94,848 mi
Last recorded94,848 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2018
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA340 FSO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2018 94,848 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak Around the sump ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 93,754 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 93,528 miles

Front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/deteriorated

Fail 3 Dec 2015 93,527 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Front tyre outer sidewall slightly cracked/deteriorated

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 93,438 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 92,921 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2010 92,637 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 89,482 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 87,340 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 87,336 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 85,879 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 85,002 miles

FRONT WHEEL ALIGNMENT INCORRECTLY ADJUSTED

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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A340 FSO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A340 FSO, 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 A340 FSO registered?

A340 FSO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A340 FSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A340 FSO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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