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A474 OEL

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

207,564 mi
Last recorded207,564 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA474 OEL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 207,564 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of them!!!! (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 206,002 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded on both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 201,423 miles

Oil leak ()

rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Pass 28 May 2015 195,966 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

slight smoke from exhaust

Pass 9 May 2014 189,102 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 183,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Spare tyre defective

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres heavily worn on edges more so drivers side worn to 1.6mm

passenger side front brake disc has signs of overheating

Pass 7 Jun 2012 178,853 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2010 169,916 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

passenger side rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 11 Aug 2010 169,916 miles

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

both front tyres low on inner edges

passenger side rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Jun 2009 164,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 164,388 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 158,764 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 157,151 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers side door mirror glass startint to separate from reflective backing

offside bonnet hinge fractured from inner wing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Fail 11 Jul 2007 157,151 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

drivers side door mirror glass startint to separate from reflective backing

offside bonnet hinge fractured from inner wing

slight play in nearside steering idler

Pass 28 Jun 2006 152,753 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)

fuel pipes corroded

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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A474 OEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green 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 A474 OEL, 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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A474 OEL is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 January 1984.

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