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CWJ 762B

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,325 mi
Last recorded80,325 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCWJ 762B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 80,325 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 80,259 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 79,333 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 79,223 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 78,177 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 78,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

offside front brake hose held in place with a tie

Pass 20 Jun 2013 77,450 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 77,276 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Note bottom radiator hose worn touching alternator front pulley.

Rear exhaust mounting rubber perished.

Pass 25 Jun 2010 77,222 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 77,128 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 77,092 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,092 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,078 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 76,950 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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CWJ 762B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 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 CWJ 762B, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CWJ 762B registered?

CWJ 762B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 September 1964.

Is CWJ 762B safe to buy?

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