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C30 KKW

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

58,112 mi
Last recorded58,112 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC30 KKW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2015 58,112 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 57,091 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,733 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2013 56,733 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2012 55,560 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 55,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 52,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

hydraulic pipes to rear suspension corroded

o/s handbrake effort low

Fail 21 Jul 2011 52,119 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

hydraulic pipes to rear suspension corroded

o/s handbrake effort low

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,440 miles

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

suspension self leveling system fluid pipes are corroded.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,367 miles

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

n/s handbrake effort becoming low

rear brakes becoming out of balance

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2008 51,199 miles

Fuel pipes are very corroded

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Rear self leveling suspension pipes are very corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 2 Jun 2008 51,199 miles

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

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

Fuel pipes are very corroded

Rear exhaust section is corroded

Rear self leveling suspension pipes are very corroded

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2006 50,606 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 50,553 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear self leveling suspension pipes are very corroded †Fuel pipes are very 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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C30 KKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 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 C30 KKW, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C30 KKW registered?

C30 KKW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 March 1986.

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