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B343 DOM

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,449 mi
Last recorded159,449 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB343 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 159,449 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 159,311 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2009 148,794 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 148,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 142,922 miles

oil level just on minimum

Pass 13 Nov 2007 137,692 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 137,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 135,466 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 135,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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B343 DOM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 B343 DOM, 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 B343 DOM registered?

B343 DOM is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B343 DOM safe to buy?

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