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B54 RRT

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

85,864 mi
Last recorded85,864 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2005
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB54 RRT
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2005 85,864 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 85,864 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Oct 2005 85,854 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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B54 RRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 B54 RRT, 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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How do I check the history of B54 RRT?

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What year was B54 RRT registered?

B54 RRT is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 January 1985.

Is B54 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for B54 RRT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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