MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,227 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
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.
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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.
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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?
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