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CMA 230X

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,767 mi
Last recorded128,767 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMA 230X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 128,767 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 128,761 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play Worn with slight play /rubber boot splitting /perished (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2022 128,758 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and centre pipes holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holed and corroded inner wing /bulk head by top anti roll bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central Prop shaft bearing likely to break up rubber bush /bearing split perished to excess (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play sligt play and rubber boot perished /splitting (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 128,749 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Play in propshaft centre bearing ()

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,724 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 128,720 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 128,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 127,931 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 127,930 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2009 126,994 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 125,542 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 124,335 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 124,335 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 121,322 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 121,320 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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CMA 230X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 117,250 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 CMA 230X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CMA 230X registered?

CMA 230X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1981.

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