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FYX 244C

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,459 mi
Last recorded21,459 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFYX 244C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 21,459 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 21,218 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear quarter panel corroding

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2024 21,214 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer quarter panel corroded and holed, not structural.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 21,158 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2019 21,153 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,093 miles

Offside Front kingpin slight lift

Oil leak slight ()

Pass 22 Apr 2015 21,059 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear diff leaking oil

some corrosion to o/s/f crossmember

Pass 22 Apr 2014 20,977 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator stalk weak in operation

n/s indicator slow at idle

o/s rearmost lower wheel arch corroded and splitting

rear diff oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2013 20,901 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator operation slow at idle

indicator stalk weak operation

rear axle oil leak

Fail 24 Apr 2013 20,900 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

indicator operation slow at idle

indicator stalk weak operation

rear axle oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 20,827 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear arches corroding

Pass 28 Apr 2011 20,596 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 20,464 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

indicators flash rate a little slow

Pass 19 Feb 2009 20,383 miles

indicators a little slow

o/s/r wheel arch corroding

oil leak from rear axle bellows

Fail 18 Feb 2009 20,393 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 20,383 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/r arch corroding

oil leak from rear diff bellows

Pass 9 Feb 2008 20,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/ indicator slow

rear brake imbalance not excessive

Pass 22 Jan 2007 19,827 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed, difficult to test for corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2006 19,450 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

indicators a little slow

slight play in offside king pin and bushes

very slight play in steering box sector shaft

Fail 31 Jan 2006 19,448 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

indicators a little slow †

slight play in offside king pin and bushes

very slight play in steering box sector shaft †

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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FYX 244C is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FYX 244C, 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.

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What year was FYX 244C registered?

FYX 244C is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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