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C392 VAD

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

182,297 mi
Last recorded182,297 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2005
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC392 VAD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2005 182,297 miles

Exhaust system low.

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 182,288 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering joints

suspension pipes corroding

Fail 29 Oct 2005 182,216 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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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C392 VAD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 C392 VAD, 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 C392 VAD registered?

C392 VAD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1986.

Is C392 VAD safe to buy?

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