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B20 GBH

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,654 mi
Last recorded79,654 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 GBH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 7 May 2025 79,654 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 May 2024 79,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bottom of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering box (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 May 2023 78,591 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 May 2022 78,268 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 77,907 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive bottom of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 77,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 76,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 49,072 miles

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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B20 GBH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests 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 B20 GBH, 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 B20 GBH registered?

B20 GBH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B20 GBH safe to buy?

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