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B823 MWM

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,596 mi
Last recorded83,596 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB823 MWM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 83,596 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 83,596 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 83,478 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 83,470 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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B823 MWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 113,060 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 B823 MWM, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B823 MWM registered?

B823 MWM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is B823 MWM safe to buy?

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