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B308 ORY

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,413 mi
Last recorded87,413 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB308 ORY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,413 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 82,681 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 82,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose leaking from tank to union (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 79,421 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2021 78,099 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 76,742 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 76,646 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 71,413 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 71,413 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both front (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced allover underneath (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2016 63,087 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 63,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 62,780 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 62,371 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 62,025 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 61,497 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 61,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,913 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 60,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 59,468 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front lower ball joint has a slight leak of grease.

Nearside rear brakje pipe ferrules slightly corroded.

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2007 59,464 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front lower ball joint has a slight leak of grease

Nearside rear brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake pipe ferrules corroded

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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B308 ORY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green 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 B308 ORY, 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 B308 ORY registered?

B308 ORY is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 May 1985.

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