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B164 HUY

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,971 mi
Last recorded111,971 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB164 HUY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 22 Jun 2006 111,971 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre outer wall slightly cracked and will soo n need replacing

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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B164 HUY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 3,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B164 HUY, 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 B164 HUY registered?

B164 HUY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 January 1985.

Is B164 HUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B164 HUY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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