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C350 XHP

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

164,790 mi
Last recorded164,790 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC350 XHP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 164,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering pivot point has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 10 May 2017 164,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside steering pivot point has slight play

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 164,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside steering pivot point has slight play

Fail 26 Mar 2015 164,677 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

nearside and offside raer wheels cracking

Pass 3 Aug 2012 164,643 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 164,605 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 164,605 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 164,586 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 164,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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C350 XHP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 C350 XHP, 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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C350 XHP is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 January 1986.

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