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EJX 234S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Maroon Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

81,564 mi
Last recorded81,564 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJX 234S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 May 2017 81,564 miles

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

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

auto box and power steering pipes corroded

wiper blades poor but function

Pass 30 Sep 2014 81,564 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 81,564 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 81,562 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 81,470 miles

Offside front steering joint has slight play.

Water in offside front headlamp slightly affecting beam image.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 81,454 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Offside front steering joint has slight play.

Water in offside front headlamp slightly affecting beam image.

Fail 9 Mar 2010 81,454 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

All brake discs pitted.

All tyres shwing bad signs of age.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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EJX 234S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Maroon with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 EJX 234S, 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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What year was EJX 234S registered?

EJX 234S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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