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GWW 92C

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

60,684 mi
Last recorded60,684 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGWW 92C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 60,684 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 59,653 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2023 57,511 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 55,700 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 53,231 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 50,354 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 49,345 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 49,344 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 46,817 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 44,863 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 44,574 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,123 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 42,941 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 42,461 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 41,734 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 40,745 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 40,621 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,540 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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GWW 92C is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 87,142 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 GWW 92C, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GWW 92C?

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What year was GWW 92C registered?

GWW 92C is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 September 1978.

Is GWW 92C safe to buy?

The MOT history for GWW 92C shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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