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A463 WWN

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,863 mi
Last recorded76,863 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA463 WWN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 76,863 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 76,182 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering damper leaking oil

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,888 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 75,835 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 75,816 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 75,816 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake slight binding

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 75,760 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,472 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror deteriating

Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s mirror deteriating

Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,842 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 16 Jul 2009 74,829 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Jul 2008 74,427 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 73,449 miles

rear tyre depths getting low

Pass 26 Jul 2006 71,413 miles

slight blow from centre exhaust pipe & rattle from centre box

Pass 26 Jul 2005 69,934 miles

all exhaust boxes rattling

rear shock absorbers starting to show signs of weakness

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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A463 WWN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 A463 WWN, 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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A463 WWN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1984.

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