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C470 BHA

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

216,215 mi
Last recorded216,215 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC470 BHA
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 216,215 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 214,465 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 208,375 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 189,483 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 181,370 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 181,369 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 172,725 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 164,087 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 164,087 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 162,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Nov 2012 162,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 152,488 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2010 151,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Nov 2010 151,402 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Dec 2009 151,180 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 150,947 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 31 May 2008 150,903 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 150,896 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 150,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 150,286 miles

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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C470 BHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C470 BHA, 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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C470 BHA is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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