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B341 RLO

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

148,118 mi
Last recorded148,118 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB341 RLO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 148,118 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 145,776 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 145,693 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 144,103 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 137,285 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 128,580 miles

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

all four tyres perrished on outside wall

Pass 12 Feb 2015 124,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

all tyres pershed

Fail 5 Feb 2015 124,309 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

all tyres pershed

Pass 4 Feb 2014 123,656 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 122,639 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 122,617 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 121,661 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

ehaust mountings perished

n/s joint cover split

under side corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2011 120,684 miles

corrosion in under side of vehicle and body

front brake disc corroded/pitted

Pass 14 Jan 2010 118,593 miles

front no plate in poor condition

rear brake application just with in limits

Fail 13 Jan 2009 115,294 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 115,294 miles

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 113,826 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

corrosion in under side of vehicle

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2007 110,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 107,948 miles

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

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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B341 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 B341 RLO, 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 B341 RLO registered?

B341 RLO is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1985.

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