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B329 CFL

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,938 mi
Last recorded135,938 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2024
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 CFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2024 135,938 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 135,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 135,732 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 135,645 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 135,645 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 135,026 miles

both headlights set due to beam benders

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Feb 2017 135,026 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both headlights set due to beam benders

slight play in both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2015 134,485 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2015 134,485 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn to the limit

rear tyres cracked and perrishing

Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,783 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Right rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 21 Jul 2008 133,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

right rear tyre perished on sidewall.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 131,346 miles

Slight fuel leak from fuel pump.

Pass 7 Mar 2006 129,855 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 129,753 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Both front jacking point have heavy corrosion affecting stability of jacking point

headlamp masks/converters fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2006 129,623 miles

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

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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B329 CFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B329 CFL, 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 B329 CFL registered?

B329 CFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 25 April 1985.

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