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BPR 223T

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

98,812 mi
Last recorded98,812 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPR 223T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2021 98,812 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 97,200 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 98,463 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Fail 11 Aug 2016 98,451 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 May 2015 98,089 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 May 2013 98,062 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 98,062 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 98,053 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 95,632 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 6 Jan 2006 95,602 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front & rear chassis corroded

rear brake pipes 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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BPR 223T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 BPR 223T, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BPR 223T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 March 1979.

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