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A568 GLC

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,945 mi
Last recorded160,945 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA568 GLC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 160,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front Tyre's wearing on the inner and outer edge's

exhaust noisy

Pass 8 Jun 2016 148,164 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 143,955 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 143,955 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 135,519 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 129,450 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 129,450 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 117,866 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 117,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 114,420 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 114,412 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 104,149 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 104,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Steering damper excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 98,755 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 96,302 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 96,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 91,759 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 91,759 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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A568 GLC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 A568 GLC, 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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A568 GLC is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1983.

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