MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
47,430 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear shock absorber casing rusty
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
vehicle overheated
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear t piece to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel stiff to spin
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear t piece to flexie (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Rear wheel stiff to spin
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Slight wear in front suspension top & bottom trunions. Slight corrosion brake pipes at front & rear. Slight perishing in rear exhaust rubbers.
Minor wear in front suspension trunions.
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Minor wear in front suspension trunions.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
nearside wiper blade deteriorating
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)
nearside rear tyreouter edge deteriorating
nearside wiper blade deteriorating
offside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Offside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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APO 261C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 APO 261C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was APO 261C registered?
APO 261C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 22 October 1965.
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