MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,022 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration
Offside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration
Offside Rear tyre showing signs of deterioration
Battery insecure battery tray deteriorated & no hold down clamp (1.9.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre showing signs of deteriorateion
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B291 JAU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 B291 JAU, 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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B291 JAU is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 January 1985.
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