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A469 AJH

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2010
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA469 AJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2010 164,015 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2009 160,534 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 160,533 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 28 May 2005 160,364 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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A469 AJH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A469 AJH, 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 A469 AJH registered?

A469 AJH is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1984.

Is A469 AJH safe to buy?

The MOT history for A469 AJH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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