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EOL 896C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

75,227 mi
Last recorded75,227 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEOL 896C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 75,227 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 75,227 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 20 Mar 2015 75,222 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 75,219 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 75,219 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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EOL 896C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 EOL 896C, 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 61 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 EOL 896C registered?

EOL 896C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 September 1965.

Is EOL 896C safe to buy?

The MOT history for EOL 896C shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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