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C339 XST

1985 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

188,635 mi
Last recorded188,635 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1985 Mercedes-benz 230117,789 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC339 XST
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2007 188,635 miles

Centre Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Fail 5 Jul 2007 188,635 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 181,055 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

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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C339 XST is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1985 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 117,789 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 C339 XST, 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 41 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C339 XST registered?

C339 XST is a 1985 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 August 1985.

Is C339 XST safe to buy?

The MOT history for C339 XST shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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