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C536 CYV

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

100,478 mi
Last recorded100,478 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2016
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC536 CYV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2016 100,478 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre outer edge perishing

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2014 99,200 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 97,251 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 94,639 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2012 94,639 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 89,453 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion nearside and offside front jacking points to outer sill

Pass 19 Apr 2010 82,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front headlight damp inside lense

water leak from front of engine

Pass 24 Apr 2009 71,652 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has a minor cut in the tread

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,796 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 46,132 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 45,655 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 45,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

nearside front and both rear tyres are all perished

Pass 6 Mar 2006 45,326 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
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C536 CYV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey 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 C536 CYV, 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 C536 CYV registered?

C536 CYV is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C536 CYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C536 CYV 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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