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BDN 153B

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,128 mi
Last recorded92,128 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 153B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 92,128 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 92,125 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Advise front brake discs corroded

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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BDN 153B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 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 BDN 153B, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDN 153B registered?

BDN 153B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 22 June 1964.

Is BDN 153B safe to buy?

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