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FOW 699X

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,775 mi
Last recorded94,775 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2005
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFOW 699X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2005 94,775 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 94,775 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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FOW 699X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 117,250 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 FOW 699X, 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 45 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FOW 699X registered?

FOW 699X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1981.

Is FOW 699X safe to buy?

The MOT history for FOW 699X shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FOW 699X have outstanding finance?

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