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JCK 230W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,493 mi
Last recorded139,493 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2013
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 230W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2013 139,493 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

advise cant see brake pads wheel trims fitted ok on brake tester

advise corrosion outer sill o/s not in presribed area time of test

advise cracks in both rear tyres no cords showing time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2012 138,951 miles

corossion to both off side and near side rear boot floors

Pass 15 Jun 2011 138,791 miles

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

all four tyres showing signs of age and cracking arround edges

Pass 3 Jun 2010 138,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 138,227 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 138,179 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

vehicle has had extensive underbody welding repairs which have been heavily undersealed

Pass 25 May 2007 137,446 miles

all welding undersealed checked to best of ability

front crossmember corroded not within a pescribed area

nearside rear boot floor to quater pannel corroded not within a pescribr=ed area

offside front inner wing corroded not within a pescribed area

offside rear tyre starting to crack+perish

Fail 16 May 2007 137,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside rear boot floor to quater pannel corroded not within a pescribed area

offside front cross member corroded not within pescribed area

offside front inner wing corroded + holed not within pescribed area

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 22 May 2006 136,713 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 136,713 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F Floor corner corroding,NOT in prescribed area.

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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JCK 230W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JCK 230W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JCK 230W registered?

JCK 230W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 May 1981.

Is JCK 230W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JCK 230W shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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