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A547 DJH

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

94,639 mi
Last recorded94,639 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA547 DJH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 94,639 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

slight seep at rear differential

Fail 11 Apr 2023 94,639 miles

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

slight seep at rear differential

Pass 12 Nov 2021 94,538 miles

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

slight seep at rear differential

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,536 miles

Rear differential has seepage

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

top of radiator weeping

Fail 29 Oct 2020 94,532 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear differential has seepage

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

exhaust system corroding

top of radiator weeping

Pass 21 Feb 2019 92,540 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2019 92,540 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 86,738 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 86,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 86,445 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,031 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 78,467 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,454 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 4 Feb 2014 78,454 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,442 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 7 Feb 2012 78,429 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 78,311 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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A547 DJH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 A547 DJH, 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 A547 DJH registered?

A547 DJH is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1983.

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