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FLW 839C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2806cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

56,977 mi
Last recorded56,977 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2021
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFLW 839C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,806cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2021 56,977 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases forward box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 May 2020 55,616 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,730 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

steering rack has slight leak

Pass 21 Oct 2016 52,729 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 52,701 miles

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Oct 2014 52,646 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2014 52,646 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2013 52,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 52,211 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 51,877 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 51,877 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 50,674 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 49,118 miles

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 49,118 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 49,118 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 48,786 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 48,778 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose kinked (3.6.B.4b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,540 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 48,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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FLW 839C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,806cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FLW 839C, 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 FLW 839C registered?

FLW 839C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 November 1965.

Is FLW 839C safe to buy?

The MOT history for FLW 839C shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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