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AJB 82A

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,355 mi
Last recorded120,355 miles
Recorded on1 May 2025
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJB 82A
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2025 120,355 miles

minor oil leak

rear diff slightly noisy

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2020 120,349 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

underbody corroion

Pass 2 Aug 2019 120,348 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 120,348 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Aug 2017 120,348 miles

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

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2016 120,347 miles

Front Inner wheel arches corroded

Offside Front Outer sill corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2015 120,348 miles

Oil leak

general body rust

n/s and o/s floor/inner sills has been filled

o/s/f inner arch rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2015 120,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

general body rust

n/s and o/s floor/inner sills has been filled

o/s/f inner arch rusty

Pass 11 Aug 2014 120,341 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

steering idler has slight play in abush.

Pass 22 Aug 2013 120,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff oil leak

engine oil leak

Fail 6 Aug 2013 120,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

diff leaking

Pass 1 Sep 2011 120,291 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 120,291 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge, (tracking)

Radiator cross beam corroded through

Pass 10 Aug 2010 120,279 miles

corrosion to bottom radiator mountings.

corrosion to o/s outer sill in area.

heavy oil leak.

steering damper damp.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 120,279 miles

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

corrosion to bottom radiator mountings.

corrosion to o/s outer sill in area.

heavy oil leak.

steering damper damp.

Pass 13 Aug 2009 120,267 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 120,267 miles

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)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 120,265 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 120,232 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 120,232 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 109,974 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 109,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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AJB 82A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 98,609 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 AJB 82A, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJB 82A registered?

AJB 82A is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 September 1980.

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