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C375 FWL

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

208,355 mi
Last recorded208,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC375 FWL
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 208,355 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Jun 2018 208,355 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 206,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2017 206,841 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

middle brake light not working

oil leak ???

Pass 9 Aug 2016 195,797 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 189,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 187,600 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 183,472 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 181,764 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 178,623 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 178,542 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 174,604 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 169,695 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 163,685 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 162,773 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear coil springs corroded

brake pad warning light on

o/s/f tyre scrubbing on both edges.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 145,861 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 145,861 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering box damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f) DANGEROUS

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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C375 FWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 C375 FWL, 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 C375 FWL registered?

C375 FWL is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 January 1986.

Is C375 FWL safe to buy?

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