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C649 NGJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

202,139 mi
Last recorded202,139 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC649 NGJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 202,139 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 199,646 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

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

front disc slightly worn.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 198,799 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

front and rear brake disc slightly worn.

Pass 1 May 2010 188,791 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 188,541 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2008 186,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2008 186,134 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2007 168,395 miles

oil leak

play in steering

rear tyres wearing low

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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C649 NGJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 C649 NGJ, 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 C649 NGJ registered?

C649 NGJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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