MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
203,304 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre exhaust leaking slightly & repaired with paste
Child seat fitted nsr
Front exhaust section corroding
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nsf jacking point corroded
Osf steel brake pipe corroded
Osf tyre wearing on inner edge, close to legal limit
Rear fuel pipes corroding badly
Slight damage front number plate
Slight play in osr wheel bearing
Stone chips front windscreen
Centre exhaust leaking slightly & repaired with paste
Child seat fitted nsr
Front exhaust section corroding
Fuel cap seal slightly perished
Nearside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nsf jacking point corroded
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Osf steel brake pipe corroded
Osf tyre wearing on inner edge, close to legal limit
Rear fuel pipes corroding badly
Slight damage front number plate
Slight play in osr wheel bearing
Stone chips front windscreen
Brakes noisy
Corrosion around jacking points
Free play in steering
Headlamp switch stiff, recommend replacement
Osf lower ball joint gaitor split
Slight corrosion around rear sub frame mounts
Slight exhaust leak centre box
Slight play in steering ball joints
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CPE 118Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 121,030 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 CPE 118Y, 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 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was CPE 118Y registered?
CPE 118Y is a 1983 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 January 1983.
Is CPE 118Y safe to buy?
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