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DAB 565S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,854 mi
Last recorded69,854 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAB 565S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 69,854 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 69,854 miles

Difficult to get through emissions

Oil leak From engine ()

Slight blow of exhaust gases from manifold

Fail 5 Dec 2016 69,854 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold joint blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak from engine ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 69,854 miles

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion seal pannel (6.1.C.1)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2016 69,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under sil/Front wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Under sil (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Underneath door sil corroded

Offside Front Lower Underneath door sil corroded

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 69,854 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 69,854 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 68,340 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 68,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 63,971 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2012 63,971 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 May 2010 62,737 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 61,132 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 61,132 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 May 2008 60,205 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 2 May 2008 60,205 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 7 Jun 2006 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear differential leaking

speedometer not illuminated

Pass 7 Jun 2006 58,565 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

rear differential leaking

speedometer not illuminated

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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DAB 565S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 87,142 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 DAB 565S, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DAB 565S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 January 1978.

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