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B23 MBE

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,978 mi
Last recorded134,978 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB23 MBE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 134,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 134,892 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 134,791 miles

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 26 Sep 2023 134,791 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 1 Jul 2022 134,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel doesn't spin freely,possibly partially seized pads or caliper

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 134,670 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle lags behind nearside by 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel doesn't spin freely,possibly partially seized pads or caliper

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated on drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 17 Jun 2021 134,289 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 133,705 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 133,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2019 133,145 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 132,513 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 132,484 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 131,749 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 130,841 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Rear Brake Disks Corroded On Inner Face

Pass 19 Mar 2015 130,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 18 Mar 2014 128,074 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 126,934 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 124,343 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 118,141 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 115,488 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 113,599 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 111,201 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 111,201 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 109,306 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 103,171 miles

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

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

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

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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B23 MBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B23 MBE, 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 B23 MBE registered?

B23 MBE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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