MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,713 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Body panels rusty
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Laden ()
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust deteriorated
Inner archs rusty
Nearside Rear Hub play
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear panel rusty
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step in (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device ineffective Split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Body panels rusty
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Laden ()
Coolant leak ()
Exhaust deteriorated
Inner archs rusty
Nearside Rear Hub play
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear panel rusty
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fuel system component leaking Pipe at rear. (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Step in (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Steering locking device missing Split pin (2.1.3 (d))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Body panels rusty
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Laden ()
Coolant leak ()
Electrical wiring inadequately secured Various (4.11 (a) (i))
Exhaust deteriorated
Inner archs rusty
N/s/r hub play
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear panel rusty
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
advise long travel handbrake
advise temporary repair on exhaust
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Ball joint dust cover missing n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded rearx2 (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on front sub frame from o/s (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor/ inner arch (6.1.B.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing n/s and o/s (2.2.C.1c)
rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
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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B158 PVN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.
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 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 B158 PVN, 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 B158 PVN registered?
B158 PVN is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.
Is B158 PVN safe to buy?
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