MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
63,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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A514 GLM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 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 A514 GLM, 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 A514 GLM registered?
A514 GLM is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 October 1983.
Is A514 GLM safe to buy?
The MOT history for A514 GLM 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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