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C725 MGO

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

33,915 mi
Last recorded33,915 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC725 MGO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 33,915 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still keeping out dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive Differential unit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 33,774 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 33,654 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 33,560 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 33,276 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 32,728 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2015 32,725 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 32,159 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 32,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 31,591 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 31,171 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 30,782 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 30,286 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 29,587 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 27,949 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 26,357 miles

both rear tyre's have sign's of perishing

rear diff damp

Fail 25 Sep 2007 26,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyre's have sign's of perishing

rear diff damp

Pass 27 Sep 2006 23,432 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 23,432 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C725 MGO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 C725 MGO, 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 C725 MGO registered?

C725 MGO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 April 1986.

Is C725 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C725 MGO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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