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C704 ORR

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,507 mi
Last recorded44,507 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC704 ORR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2012 44,507 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 38,846 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2011 38,846 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 34,228 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 34,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Panhard rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2009 30,083 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 30,027 miles

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

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

o/s/f inner wing corroded

radiator leaking coolant

Pass 3 Mar 2008 26,869 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 26,846 miles

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2007 25,193 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 25,193 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 22,689 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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C704 ORR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C704 ORR, 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 C704 ORR registered?

C704 ORR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 March 1986.

Is C704 ORR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C704 ORR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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