MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,547 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery tray abit corroded and inner wing area underneath also abit corroded
GENERAL VEHICLE CONDITION (ESPECIALLY UNDERSIDE) GETTING IN POOR STATE
N/S/F outer steering arm appears abit bent slightly
N/S/F wing and spoiler areas around bumper mount and wing bottom edge all getting corroded (Trim fallen off due to rust - inside car)
O/S/R metal b/pipe and both front pipes all abit corroded slightly
Rear b/hoses abit perrished and ferrules abit corroded slightly
Rear chassis areas around spring mounts abit corroded slightly
Rear inner sills/chassis areas and floor pan areas all abit corroded slightly
Rear susp/arms,subframe and mount areas all abit corroded slightly
Rear w/arch edges abit corroded
Rear window frame N/S bottom edge and boot lid hinge area inside boot all abit corroded
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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B208 MPB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 B208 MPB, 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 B208 MPB registered?
B208 MPB is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 February 1985.
Is B208 MPB safe to buy?
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