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B270 YTT

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

109,229 mi
Last recorded109,229 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB270 YTT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,229 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (previously repaired) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 109,082 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (previously repaired) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 109,081 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (previously repaired) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 108,842 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 108,492 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 108,492 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 108,309 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 107,921 miles

nsf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2019 107,919 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsf coil spring corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2018 107,524 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 106,695 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 106,164 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 105,849 miles

O/S/R sill corroded

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 105,849 miles

O/S/R sill corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2014 105,325 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight corrosion on all coil springs

Pass 17 Apr 2013 104,951 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight fluctuation on near side rear brake disc

Fail 17 Apr 2013 104,950 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

petrol cap seal cracking

slight fluctuation on near side rear brake disc

Pass 10 May 2012 104,262 miles

slight binding o.s.r. brake

Pass 21 Apr 2011 103,618 miles

slight play o.s.r. wheel ??

slight rubbing o.s.r. brake

Pass 21 Apr 2010 101,013 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 101,013 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 May 2009 98,866 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front lower balljoint gators split

corrosion o.s.f. inner wing

n.s.r. tyre cracking

Pass 8 May 2008 96,865 miles

Battery insecure

both front lower balljoint gators split

front pads look low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Fail 6 May 2008 96,865 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

both front lower balljoint gators split

front pads look low

rear tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 17 May 2007 94,813 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 94,811 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front balljoint gators split

Pass 3 May 2006 92,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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B270 YTT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 B270 YTT, 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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B270 YTT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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