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B340 FHK

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

184,346 mi
Last recorded184,346 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB340 FHK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 184,346 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 184,139 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front brake slightly tight

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in steering idlers & steering box

Fail 4 Nov 2011 184,139 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front brake slightly tight

nearside front tyre worn on edges

play in steering idlers & steering box

Pass 2 Nov 2010 181,885 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2010 181,885 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 31 Oct 2009 172,786 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2008 164,491 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Nov 2008 164,491 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edge

rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2007 154,547 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 146,302 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside 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)

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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B340 FHK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 B340 FHK, 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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B340 FHK is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1985.

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