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A473 XMR

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,209 mi
Last recorded88,209 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA473 XMR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 88,209 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section blowing on box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush perished both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2021 88,095 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 88,085 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2021 87,728 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 87,572 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Dec 2018 87,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2017 87,380 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 87,093 miles

o/s/r shock absorber leaking ......

Pass 31 Dec 2015 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 30 Dec 2015 87,057 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 86,911 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,911 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 86,025 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 85,357 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 85,357 miles

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 84,589 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2011 84,589 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,794 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 82,739 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 81,844 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 79,454 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

fuel smell but no visable leaks

gear box oil leak

o/s/f tyre tread 1.6mm

rear axel oil leak

slight leak and repair to front exhaust silencer

Pass 22 Dec 2006 77,044 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 76,981 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

centre exhaust fouling body

Pass 12 Dec 2005 75,189 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

rear axle oil leak

rear bottom arm's starting to corrode

rear exhaust mounting's starting to perish

slight handbrake travel

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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A473 XMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A473 XMR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A473 XMR registered?

A473 XMR is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A473 XMR safe to buy?

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