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AJO 460Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,377 mi
Last recorded123,377 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJO 460Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 123,377 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2025 123,337 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2024 123,297 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 123,297 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

underside rusty

Fail 14 Jun 2023 123,297 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

underside rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,297 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 123,297 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside rusty

Fail 10 Jun 2021 123,297 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

underside rusty

Pass 4 Jun 2020 123,284 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 123,284 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 122,764 miles

Body panel corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 May 2019 122,763 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking on fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Body panel corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,697 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 121,028 miles

Nearside Front slight corrosion by A post

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

Offside Front slight corrosion by A post

Pass 11 May 2016 119,962 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 119,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2015 118,897 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 117,827 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 116,776 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 115,675 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 113,774 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 112,541 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 110,817 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 109,218 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 107,503 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 107,503 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 106,149 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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AJO 460Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,188 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 AJO 460Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJO 460Y registered?

AJO 460Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is AJO 460Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJO 460Y shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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