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A408 GLN

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,925 mi
Last recorded151,925 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA408 GLN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 151,925 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 151,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm drop arm play (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged all four (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 151,536 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/70 r14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2019 150,621 miles

Central Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 149,539 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 149,539 miles

Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Intermediate drop arm insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 147,141 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 147,141 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 146,649 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

STEERING IDLER ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY IN

Pass 18 May 2015 143,157 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 134,060 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 134,060 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,358 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 114,039 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 114,039 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 May 2011 105,585 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 96,852 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

fluid leak from gearbox

Fail 23 Apr 2010 96,852 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

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

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

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

fluid leak from gearbox

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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A408 GLN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A408 GLN, 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.

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What year was A408 GLN registered?

A408 GLN is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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