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CDC 457T

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,301 mi
Last recorded88,301 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCDC 457T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 88,301 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 86,496 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 86,496 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 85,138 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 84,202 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside sill over-cover corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,201 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported All exhaust mounting rubbers excessively perished and about to fail (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside sill over-cover corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2016 83,150 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 81,523 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 78,266 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 77,929 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 77,194 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 77,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 76,264 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 75,059 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 74,931 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 74,931 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 74,291 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 73,737 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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CDC 457T is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 CDC 457T, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CDC 457T registered?

CDC 457T is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 April 1965.

Is CDC 457T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CDC 457T shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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