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C65 VRY

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,202 mi
Last recorded113,202 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC65 VRY
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 113,202 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 113,171 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 112,487 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 112,481 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to water leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear suspension bushes worn

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,437 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

All rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 109,121 miles

ADVISE BRAKE FLUID CHANGE

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 106,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 106,250 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high Both front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jan 2019 102,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 102,263 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened braake discs rusted & worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 100,527 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 95,079 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 90,883 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jun 2011 90,883 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 87,953 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 87,359 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 86,847 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 86,318 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 85,737 miles

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

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 VRY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

C65 VRY is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 June 1986.

Is C65 VRY safe to buy?

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