MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,336 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded N/S/F and O/S/F (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Floor to sill (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
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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HCE 407X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 HCE 407X, 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 HCE 407X registered?
HCE 407X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 October 1981.
Is HCE 407X safe to buy?
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