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B326 WKK

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,085 mi
Last recorded14,085 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB326 WKK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2007 14,085 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear seat belt prescribed area corroded (no rear seats fitted at time of test)

no rear seats fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2007 14,085 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

nearside rear seat mounting area very corroded not seat or belt fitted at time of test

no rear seats fitted at time of test

Fail 31 May 2006 14,085 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch seat mounting point (seat not fitted)

rear seats and rear vseat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 May 2006 14,085 miles

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

corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch

corrosion to n/s/r inner wheel arch seat mounting point (seat not fitted)

rear seats and rear vseat belts not fitted at time of test

Fail 10 May 2006 14,085 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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B326 WKK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey 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 B326 WKK, 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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B326 WKK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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