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C795 VBC

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,698 mi
Last recorded87,698 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2007
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC795 VBC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2007 87,698 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 87,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 84,467 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 84,465 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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C795 VBC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C795 VBC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C795 VBC registered?

C795 VBC is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 May 1986.

Is C795 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C795 VBC shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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