MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,371 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE PAINTED WITH UNDESEAL COMPOUND COVERING RECENT REPAIRS TO FLOOR
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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GYX 679W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 98,609 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 GYX 679W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was GYX 679W registered?
GYX 679W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 September 1980.
Is GYX 679W safe to buy?
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