MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,307 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FIW 985 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FIW 985, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of FIW 985?
You can check the full history of FIW 985 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was FIW 985 registered?
FIW 985 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 October 1978.
Is FIW 985 safe to buy?
The MOT history for FIW 985 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does FIW 985 have outstanding finance?
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