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B274 PJK

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,857 mi
Last recorded93,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB274 PJK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2024 93,857 miles

o/s /mirror glass damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2023 93,222 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing low 195-70-14

o/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2022 92,843 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,417 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,237 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 90,235 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively binding Both (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 89,911 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

slight cracking on front tyre side walls

Fail 30 Apr 2015 89,911 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight cracks in front tyre side walls

Fail 1 Aug 2013 88,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

strong fuel smell at front of vehicle

Pass 1 Aug 2013 88,713 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

strong fuel smell at front of vehicle

Pass 30 Jul 2012 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

hole in n/s head lamp

Fail 23 Jul 2012 87,209 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

hole in n/s head lamp

oil cooler pipes corroded

rear suspension mount brackets corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2011 85,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 jacking points coroded

front valance coroded and holed

slight rear brake imbalance

Fail 12 Jul 2011 85,275 miles

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

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

all 4 jacking points coroded

front valance coroded and holed

Pass 28 Jul 2010 83,315 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 3 Aug 2009 79,943 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 79,942 miles

Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 77,098 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 74,166 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 70,051 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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B274 PJK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B274 PJK, 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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B274 PJK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 June 1985.

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