MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,892 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BHJ 430S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 87,142 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 BHJ 430S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was BHJ 430S registered?
BHJ 430S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1978.
Is BHJ 430S safe to buy?
The MOT history for BHJ 430S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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