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B215 WKJ

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

192,161 mi
Last recorded192,161 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB215 WKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2018 192,161 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

generally in poor condition

Pass 5 Dec 2016 188,807 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 188,807 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 188,804 miles

Fuel system component leaking pump area at rear of vehicle (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe in poor condition (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

auto gearbox appears to be faulty

rear bumper corroded [ not considered an mot issue]

Pass 19 Feb 2015 180,746 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 172,079 miles

advise old welding repairs off side rear seal

Pass 11 Jan 2013 171,133 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 169,746 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 169,744 miles

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 167,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 165,836 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 162,995 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 159,764 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 159,764 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 156,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 154,066 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 154,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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B215 WKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 B215 WKJ, 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 B215 WKJ registered?

B215 WKJ is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 February 1985.

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