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ANK 11E

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

142,722 mi
Last recorded142,722 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANK 11E
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 142,722 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2023 142,694 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 142,157 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 141,511 miles

Nearside Front slightly corroded axle area

Pass 22 May 2019 140,419 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 139,503 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 139,261 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Front both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Offside Front under wheel arch corroded

Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged with corrosion (7.2.2)

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded all 4x (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2016 137,332 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 130,940 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 125,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 119,040 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 112,118 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 106,183 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 99,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 92,108 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 88,079 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 82,865 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 80,390 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 80,390 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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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ANK 11E is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 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 ANK 11E, 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.

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What year was ANK 11E registered?

ANK 11E is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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The MOT history for ANK 11E shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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