MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,564 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most of them!!!! (1.1.11 (c))
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)
Oil leak ()
rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges
both rear tyres worn on edges
slight smoke from exhaust
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
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
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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
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
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?
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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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