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JBL 21W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

97,490 mi
Last recorded97,490 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJBL 21W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 97,490 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 97,479 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 97,269 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2019 97,123 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 96,652 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 96,390 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Sep 2016 95,891 miles

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

Oil leak ()

slight play movment in steering idle bush

Pass 23 Sep 2015 94,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 93,156 miles

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 91,231 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 90,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 89,829 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

n/s/f tyre perishing

slight play n/s steering arm joint

Pass 8 Sep 2009 89,244 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 88,460 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 86,837 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 81,609 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 81,609 miles

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.

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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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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What year was JBL 21W registered?

JBL 21W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 October 1980.

Is JBL 21W safe to buy?

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