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GUT 139V

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,707 mi
Last recorded60,707 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGUT 139V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 60,707 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 60,688 miles

Both tyre's on N/S cracked and perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,589 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 60,523 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 80,511 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 60,488 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2010 60,445 miles

Battery insecure

both rear tyres wall cracking up

Fail 26 Mar 2010 60,437 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

crack to windscreen [out of wiper range]

fuel cap seal cracking

handbrake warning light fault

perishing to rear tyres

slight play + perishing to o/s/f wishbone inner front bush

Pass 12 Mar 2008 60,423 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 60,396 miles

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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GUT 139V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 GUT 139V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GUT 139V registered?

GUT 139V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1979.

Is GUT 139V safe to buy?

The MOT history for GUT 139V shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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