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A475 DCN

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

83,299 mi
Last recorded83,299 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2006
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA475 DCN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2006 83,299 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 83,299 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 11 Sep 2006 83,275 miles

Front Steering damper gland failed and leaking oil (2.2.C.1e)

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

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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A475 DCN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A475 DCN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A475 DCN?

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What year was A475 DCN registered?

A475 DCN is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A475 DCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for A475 DCN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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