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B330 JTF

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

63,732 mi
Last recorded63,732 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB330 JTF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 63,732 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 63,504 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 63,504 miles

Central Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 63,245 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2023 63,245 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,155 miles

Offside Front jacking point corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2022 60,391 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play various in general (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 60,387 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front corrosion to jacking point

Steering linkage ball joint has slight play various in general (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 57,131 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 57,131 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 56,639 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 56,583 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,937 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,024 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2009 55,024 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 53,949 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,582 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 52,582 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 50,952 miles

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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B330 JTF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 B330 JTF, 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 B330 JTF registered?

B330 JTF is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 June 1985.

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