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B28 XHT

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,119 mi
Last recorded89,119 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB28 XHT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,119 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 82,717 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 82,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 82,065 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 82,065 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 80,756 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 80,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 79,968 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 79,968 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 78,833 miles

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

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

all tyres have uneven stepped treadwear

o/s inner wing showing corrosion

rear floor showing slight corrosion

slight weeping from both front swivel joints

Pass 20 Aug 2010 76,552 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,200 miles

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

both front+n/s rear tyre have uneven treadwear

both rear wheelbox's showing corrosion

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,894 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s rear wheel box slightly corroded

o/s front wheelbox slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,894 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

fuel tank cover corroded

n/s rear wheel box slightly corroded

o/s front wheelbox slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2007 69,306 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 69,306 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

both front drag link dust cap split

both front swivel joints weeping

h/brake travel high

Pass 21 Aug 2006 66,288 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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B28 XHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey 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 B28 XHT, 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 XHT registered?

B28 XHT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 February 1985.

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