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A512 SHX

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,369 mi
Last recorded147,369 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA512 SHX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 147,369 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 144,677 miles

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Sep 2021 142,173 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2021 142,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 140,054 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2020 140,050 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose porous leaking very slightly under brake pressure and slightly bulged (1.1.12 (e))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated has a minute bulge (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 136,747 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 136,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2018 133,135 miles

Front could not check the brake pads because of the wheel cap

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 130,093 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 130,087 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake hose twisted both (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 125,652 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 122,255 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2014 118,441 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 115,734 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 111,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 109,062 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 109,062 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 108,401 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2009

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2008 104,145 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 102,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 98,938 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 95,257 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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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A512 SHX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in White 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 A512 SHX, 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.

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What year was A512 SHX registered?

A512 SHX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A512 SHX safe to buy?

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