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B28 FHE

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

133,870 mi
Last recorded133,870 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2006
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 FHE
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2006 133,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 129,305 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 129,305 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

FRONT TYRES LOW ON TREAD †OFFSIDE REAR TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT †

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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B28 FHE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B28 FHE, 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 B28 FHE registered?

B28 FHE is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B28 FHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B28 FHE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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