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EEK 225V

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,539 mi
Last recorded145,539 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEEK 225V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 145,539 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner wings starting to corrode

Fail 16 Jun 2018 145,537 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front inner wings starting to corrode

Pass 16 May 2017 144,662 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 143,293 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 143,267 miles

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 143,267 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 143,260 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear arches getting corroded

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

brake servo getting corroded

brake servo pipe getting perished

engine oil leak

front number plate cracked

gearbox oil leak

rear pads getting low

small hole nearside rear undersill

Pass 31 Mar 2011 143,254 miles

brake pipes to rear flexes getting corroded

front exhaust bracket getting corroded

metal part of rear flexes getting corroded

some corrosion offside front inner arch near anti roll bar mounting bushes

some corrosion rear arches

Pass 30 Jun 2006 143,153 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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EEK 225V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 EEK 225V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EEK 225V registered?

EEK 225V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is EEK 225V safe to buy?

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