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C363 FTA

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,329 mi
Last recorded84,329 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC363 FTA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 84,329 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 83,926 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 83,240 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 82,815 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 82,815 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2019 82,397 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 81,890 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

front brakes binding slightly

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 81,558 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 80,919 miles

wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch front

Pass 6 Jun 2014 78,899 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 77,136 miles

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

tyres are wrong size for rims and nearside rear has damage to inner side wall and outter tread

Fail 28 Mar 2006 76,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

Pass 28 Mar 2006 76,910 miles

Slight roughness to both front wheel bearings

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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C363 FTA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C363 FTA, 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 C363 FTA registered?

C363 FTA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 January 1986.

Is C363 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C363 FTA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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