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A410 VYH

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

166,619 mi
Last recorded166,619 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2020
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA410 VYH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,209cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2020 166,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2020 166,619 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 152,836 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 145,962 miles

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

O/s/r tyre perished

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight oil leak engine area

Pass 8 Apr 2017 140,257 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,863 miles

Both front brake pipes have been painted

Both rear brake flex hoses slightly perished

N/s/r anti roll bar link / upper rubber split

Pass 8 Apr 2015 130,568 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 130,512 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 130,511 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 130,508 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 130,446 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

excessive corrosion in both offside and nearside rear vallence but not in a prescribed area

exhaust mounts perishing

general surface corrosion all over vehicle

nearside front wing corroded

offside rear wheel arch corroded

slight bind from the offside front brake

slight movement in all steering joints

Pass 9 Aug 2012 129,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/f floor pan rotted

o/s/r tyre badly cracked walls

Pass 3 Aug 2011 128,783 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 128,074 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 128,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 11 Aug 2009 127,019 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 126,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 124,461 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 122,086 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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A410 VYH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,209cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 A410 VYH, 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 A410 VYH registered?

A410 VYH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 November 1983.

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