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B298 LPH

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

19,715 mi
Last recorded19,715 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB298 LPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 19,715 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Both seat belt buckle covers missing

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Rear seats stowed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2024 19,703 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All round (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Rear seats stowed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2024 19,698 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting above toe bar marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front both seat belt buckle covers missing

Fuel hose deteriorated back to front (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material back to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear rear stowed

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 19,284 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 19,256 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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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B298 LPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B298 LPH, 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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B298 LPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 June 1985.

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