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B207 YBW

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,394 mi
Last recorded82,394 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB207 YBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 82,394 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 82,340 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 82,339 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 82,137 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2021 82,137 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 82,133 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 82,133 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 82,056 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2016 82,056 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,041 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 82,041 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 81,984 miles

N/s/f seatbelt buckle poor operation

Some freeplay in steering gear

Some play in nsr wheel bearing

Fail 12 Sep 2008 81,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

N/s/f seatbelt buckle poor operation

Some freeplay in steering gear

Some play in nsr wheel bearing

Pass 4 Jul 2007 81,388 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 75,296 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 75,296 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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B207 YBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 B207 YBW, 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 B207 YBW registered?

B207 YBW is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1985.

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