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B16 THW

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

102,131 mi
Last recorded102,131 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 THW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2020 102,131 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 102,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

offside parking brake just met efficiency at 17% overall

Fail 13 Jul 2018 102,119 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all rear exhaust rubber mountings badly cracked/perished

offside parking brake just met efficiency at 17% overall

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,096 miles

all tyres starting to crack/perish on outer sidewalls

Fail 5 Jul 2017 102,095 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

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

all tyres starting to crack/perish on outer sidewalls

Pass 18 Sep 2015 101,976 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 100,051 miles

o/s rear inner valance corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2014 100,050 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

o/s rear inner valance corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2013 99,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 99,084 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2012 97,914 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside rear sill holed but not within 30cm of body mountings

Pass 27 May 2011 95,459 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,320 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 95,320 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 93,505 miles

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/F brake flexi hose perished.

Fail 27 Jul 2009 93,505 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust rubbers perished.

Front number plate cracked.

O/S/F brake flexi hose perished.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 90,516 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front numberplate cracked

o/s/f headlamp glass broken

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 90,516 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front numberplate cracked

o/s/f headlamp glass broken

Pass 10 Aug 2007 87,470 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 87,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front no plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2007 87,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear suspension loooks low

Pass 24 Jul 2006 85,488 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front number plate has small cracks.

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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B16 THW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 B16 THW, 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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B16 THW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 August 1985.

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