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B35 EFL

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

144,527 mi
Last recorded144,527 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB35 EFL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2020 144,527 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear bump stops (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber mount missing (6.1.2 (a))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all inner & outer wings corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard switch slightly worn

Pass 17 Jan 2019 139,208 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front wing, both rear wings & nearside floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard switch worn/intermittent

Fail 17 Jan 2019 139,208 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced nearside front wing, both rear wings & nearside floor corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

hazard switch worn/intermittent

Pass 11 Jan 2018 134,573 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2018 134,573 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 131,522 miles

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

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

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

Fail 10 Jan 2017 131,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front indicator lens damaged

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 126,409 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 121,988 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2014 118,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

noise from n/s idler arm

Pass 8 Jan 2014 118,894 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

noise from n/s idler arm

Pass 11 Jan 2013 115,195 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 115,195 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front exhaust bracket loose

Pass 13 Jan 2012 101,487 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 101,484 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 99,130 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 99,130 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 95,792 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 88,867 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 11 Dec 2007 83,249 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 78,843 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 73,145 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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B35 EFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 B35 EFL, 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 B35 EFL registered?

B35 EFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 May 1985.

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