MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,490 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside steering idler bush worn
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded and weak rear box
reverse lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear exhaust box corroded and weak
reverse lights not working
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust System Corroded
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak ()
slight play movment in steering idle bush
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
damp around steering damper
slight side to side movement both front wheel`s
Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
rear brake discs slightly corroded
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
front no; plate cracked
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
slight oil leak gearbox area
slight play o/s/f hub area
Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)
n/s/f tyre perishing
slight play n/s steering arm joint
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
n/s/f tyre starting to perish and crack
oil leaks from engine and gearbox
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
slight play n/s steering idler bushes
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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JBL 21W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.
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 JBL 21W, 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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JBL 21W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 October 1980.
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