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A476 JLW

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,154 mi
Last recorded153,154 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA476 JLW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 153,154 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 152,614 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 152,073 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 151,667 miles

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

offside headlamp has a poor pattern

Pass 1 Apr 2009 151,073 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise no view to front or rear brake pads and discs .

Pass 1 Sep 2007 150,510 miles

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

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)

advise offside front tyre on the legal limit.

Pass 18 Aug 2006 149,449 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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A476 JLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 A476 JLW, 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 A476 JLW registered?

A476 JLW is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 April 1984.

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