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B316 LPH

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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Expired
Expires6 Mar 2026
Tests31 (16 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate51.6%

Mileage

253,938 mi
Last recorded253,938 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB316 LPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 15 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 253,938 miles

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))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 253,912 miles

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))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 253,723 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 253,664 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 253,122 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2020 253,122 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2019 251,147 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 251,147 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 249,014 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2018 249,014 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 246,081 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2016 246,056 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 243,002 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 243,002 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 238,678 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 238,678 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 235,021 miles

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

heavy corrosion to offside front outer sill (not in prescribed area)

Fail 23 May 2013 235,019 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 229,866 miles

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)

Fail 15 Jun 2012 229,864 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2011 228,727 miles

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)

Fail 18 May 2011 228,709 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 226,579 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2010 226,577 miles

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)

Pass 30 May 2009 223,504 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 223,499 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 219,096 miles

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)

Fail 8 May 2008 219,090 miles

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)

Pass 5 May 2007 208,488 miles

REAR FUEL HOSES PERISHED †CORROSION TO ALL WHEEL ARCHES †SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON FRONT BRAKES

Pass 8 May 2006 199,185 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 199,185 miles

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?

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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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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