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AMZ 1230

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,788 mi
Last recorded55,788 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAMZ 1230
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 55,788 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 54,942 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 54,703 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 54,703 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 54,646 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Inner and outer Perishing. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 54,622 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 54,622 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 54,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 54,484 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 54,252 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2018 54,252 miles

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

Front Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 54,220 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 53,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer cv gaiter deteriorated.

Offside Rear Outer cv gaiter deteriorated.

Pass 28 Oct 2016 53,742 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 53,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 53,254 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 53,254 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Nov 2014 52,468 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 52,562 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 51,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 51,401 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 51,376 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 50,423 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 50,423 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 49,988 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Jul 2009 49,745 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 49,380 miles

both rear tyre's slightly perished on side wall's

Pass 14 Aug 2007 48,314 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,550 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Slightly uneven readings on roller brake test of park brake, n/s 200, o/s 140.

Pass 28 Oct 2005 46,688 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
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AMZ 1230 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AMZ 1230, 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 41 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 AMZ 1230 registered?

AMZ 1230 is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is AMZ 1230 safe to buy?

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