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HPL 179V

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPL 179V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 93,529 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 92,622 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))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 92,065 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded.. general underside rust

Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,033 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing .....subframe mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

offside front inner wing corroded

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 25 Oct 2017 91,286 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 90,826 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 90,316 miles

rear brake hoses slightly worn

rear tyres slightly worn

Fail 23 Sep 2015 90,316 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 6.06% (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70R14 91H (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside front outer sill corroded through jacking point

offside front outer sill corroded through jacking point

Pass 21 Jul 2012 89,715 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 89,715 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 89,486 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 88,532 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 88,006 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 83,825 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 79,934 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 77,020 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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HPL 179V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 HPL 179V, 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 HPL 179V registered?

HPL 179V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 21 May 1980.

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