MOT Status
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44,146 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Coil spring corroded both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play offside front (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Rear Lower Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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B359 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 B359 LRR, 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 B359 LRR registered?
B359 LRR is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1985.
Is B359 LRR safe to buy?
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