MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,527 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
noise from n/s idler arm
both front tyres worn on inner edge
noise from n/s idler arm
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
front exhaust bracket loose
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)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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B35 EFL is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 May 1985.
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