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C65 TMO

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,923 mi
Last recorded176,923 miles
Recorded on1 May 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 TMO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2009 176,923 miles

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear coil springs rusty and lower arm rusty

rear valance panel rusty

Pass 9 May 2008 175,407 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 175,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

off side rear door not opening from outside off side front tyre worn slight exhaust blow free play at steering wheel

off side rear light lens cracked

Pass 26 Apr 2007 173,792 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 173,792 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

damping effect weak on all 4 shocks// play n/s/f wheel// fuel pipes corroded// jacking points to rear corroded//

n/s/r corroded not in prescribed area

Pass 25 Apr 2006 171,931 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 167,162 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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C65 TMO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C65 TMO, 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 C65 TMO registered?

C65 TMO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 May 1986.

Is C65 TMO safe to buy?

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