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BEE 282W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

106,321 mi
Last recorded106,321 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2013
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEE 282W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,321 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 104,616 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 103,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 101,958 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 97,878 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

repairs to offside and nearside rear floor to sill covered with underseal

Pass 19 Feb 2008 97,062 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 96,633 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s and n/s outer body sills corroding

o/s and n/s rear chassis has patch repairs around suspension mountings.

Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,175 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.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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BEE 282W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 117,250 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 BEE 282W, 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 45 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 BEE 282W registered?

BEE 282W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 April 1981.

Is BEE 282W safe to buy?

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