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AHX 569T

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,143 mi
Last recorded57,143 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAHX 569T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 57,143 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 57,138 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside wiperblade starting to smear

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,132 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,087 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,087 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake resevour slightly overfilled

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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AHX 569T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 AHX 569T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AHX 569T registered?

AHX 569T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is AHX 569T safe to buy?

The MOT history for AHX 569T shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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