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BBR 680C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,782 mi
Last recorded9,782 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBR 680C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 9,782 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 9,509 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 9,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 8,842 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 8,513 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 7,408 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 24 Feb 2016 4,986 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 3,975 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 2,912 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 2,912 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 1,044 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 684 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 61,072 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 60,988 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 59,390 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 59,370 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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BBR 680C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 BBR 680C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BBR 680C registered?

BBR 680C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 March 1965.

Is BBR 680C safe to buy?

The MOT history for BBR 680C shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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