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Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to bad exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength in many places (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
body work is in poor condition
corrosion holes in both front sills
rear fuel pipes are badly corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body work is in poor condition, holes in the wings and wheel arches
hole sin both sills
oil leaks
Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leaks (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
body work is in poor condition, holes in the wings and wheel arches
hole sin both sills
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all cv boots are badly deterioated
all wheel arches are corroded and holed (no sharp edges)
both front sills are corroded and holed
fuel pipes are corroded
oil leaks
power steering box is damp
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
power steering box is damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all cv boots are badly deterioated
all wheel arches are corroded and holed (no sharp edges)
both front sills are corroded and holed
coolant leak from radiator area
fuel pipes are corroded
oil leak from radiator area
oil leaks
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all wheel arches are corrodes and holed ( no sharp edges)
holes in sills both sides at front
oil leaks
oil level is low
rear drive shaft covers are deteriorating
rear fuel pipes are corroded
rear hydraulic pipes are corroded
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
all wheel arches are corrodes and holed ( no sharp edges)
holes in sills both sides at front
oil leaks
oil level is low
rear drive shaft covers are deteriorating
rear fuel pipes are corroded
rear hydraulic pipes are corroded
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear suspension ( front) rubber mounts are deteriorated
corrosion holes in both sills both sides
rear drive shaft covers are badly deteriorated
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases two places (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both rear suspension ( front) rubber mounts are deteriorated
corrosion holes in both sills both sides
rear drive shaft covers are badly deteriorated
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cv boots are deteriated
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear cv boots are deteriated
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both sills are corroded (front)
slight oil leaks
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
both sills are corroded (front)
slight oil leaks
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill (not in prescribed area)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill (not in prescribed area)
nearside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
ADVANCE CORROSION TO LOWER HALF OF BODY
ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH
BOTH REAR OUTER AND O/S INNER CV BOOTS PERISHED
CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM
CORROSION TO N/S/F FLOOR PAN
CORROSION TO O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR
DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVANCE CORROSION TO LOWER HALF OF BODY
ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/F CHASSIS LEG
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH
BOTH REAR OUTER AND O/S INNER CV BOOTS PERISHED
CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
CORROSION TO EXHAUST SYSTEM
CORROSION TO N/S/F FLOOR PAN
CORROSION TO O/S HEADLAMP REFLECTOR
DAMAGE TO N/S DOOR MIRROR GLASS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
ADVANCE FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL
CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
O/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
ADVANCE FREE PLAY IN STEERING SYSTEM DETECTED AT STEERING WHEEL
CORROSION TO BOTH OUTER SILLS
Fuel pipe/s corroded
N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON OUTER EDGE
O/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Only just met front brake imbalance requirements
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim on upper limit.O/s track rod end cover split.N/s/f tyre rubs tie bar on full lock.Slight leak at power st.box.Corrosion to all wheel arches,o/f sill and o/r wing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/F OUTER SILL
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH
ALL REAR CV BOOTS PERISHED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED
SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/F OUTER SILL
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S/R WHEEL ARCH
ALL REAR CV BOOTS PERISHED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED
SLIGHT WEEP FROM STEERING BOX
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL
ALL REAR CV BOOTS PERISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
CORROSION TO O/S/F WHEEL ARCH
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES
ADVANCE CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL
ALL REAR CV BOOTS PERISHED
BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE
CORROSION TO O/S/F WHEEL ARCH
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/S HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW
Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON REAR BRAKES
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED †CORROSION TO ALL WHEEL ARCHES †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
CORROSION TO O/S OUTER SILL †ADVANCE CORROSION TO N/S/R AND O/S/F WHEEL ARCHES †ADVANCE CORROSION TO BOTH FRONT CHASSIS LEGS †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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B316 LPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.6%.
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 B316 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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B316 LPH is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.
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