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CPE 118Y

1983 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

203,304 mi
Last recorded203,304 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2008
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz 230121,030 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPE 118Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2008 203,304 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 203,013 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 203,013 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 202,721 miles

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.

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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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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