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JIL 3866

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

76,403 mi
Last recorded76,403 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJIL 3866
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 76,403 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 76,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear interior (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,288 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 76,287 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust mounting rubber missing

Pass 16 Oct 2012 76,074 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Oct 2012 76,074 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 75,873 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 75,873 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 75,459 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,104 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 74,754 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,754 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 74,617 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 74,142 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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JIL 3866 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 87,142 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JIL 3866, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JIL 3866 registered?

JIL 3866 is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is JIL 3866 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JIL 3866 shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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