MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
37,703 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fuel pipe/s corroded
Advise metal fuel pipes underside corroded
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Centre Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Advise metal fuel pipes underside corroded
Advise offide front brake slightly binding
Advise offside rear upper chassis small corrosion holes
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear diff unit has oil leak
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
rear diff unit has oil leak
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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FYW 249C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,292cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 FYW 249C, 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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How do I check the history of FYW 249C?
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What year was FYW 249C registered?
FYW 249C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 September 1965.
Is FYW 249C safe to buy?
The MOT history for FYW 249C shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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