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IIW 4652

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,076 mi
Last recorded23,076 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIW 4652
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 27 Apr 2009 23,076 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 22,770 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 21,673 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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IIW 4652 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 IIW 4652, 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 IIW 4652 registered?

IIW 4652 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 August 1981.

Is IIW 4652 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IIW 4652 shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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