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JNP 759C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,076 mi
Last recorded13,076 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNP 759C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 13,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 12,362 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

NSF under floor corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 12,357 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSF under floor corroded

Nearside Front Inner wing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 12,260 miles

Both front tyres perished on sidewalls.

Complete underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal unable to fully check brake pipes and components.

Front both sidewalls have damage - indentation.

Heavy corrosion to both inner wheel arch sections front.

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside front floor panel holed and corroded. Not prescribed area.

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 12,255 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Complete underside of vehicle covered in thick underseal Unable to fully check brake pipes and components

Front both sidewalls have damage/ indentation

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front floor panel holed and corroded. Not prescribed area

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both front tyres perished on sidewalls

heavy corrosion to both inner wheel arch sections front

Fail 8 Mar 2017 12,248 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all front anti roll bar bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

all tyres perishing

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 11,820 miles

battery loose but not insecure

engine oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2014 11,473 miles

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

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

Oil leak

all 4 coil springs corroded

boyh rear tyres cracking

n/s/f inner arche corroded

n/s/r tyre 2.5mm

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 26 Jun 2013 11,195 miles

Both headlight lens in poor condition.

Corrosion to OSF strut top area,under bonnet. Corrosion to the NSF inner-wing.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 25 Jun 2013 11,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both headlight lens in poor condition.

Corrosion to OSF strut top area,under bonnet. Corrosion to the NSF inner-wing.

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 10,725 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 10,725 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r tyre wall poor condition and o/s/f n/s/r lower shocker bush split

Fail 11 Apr 2011 10,722 miles

Axle king pin has excessive play in pin and/or bush adversely affecting the steering (2.5.A.3a)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

battery insecure

low reading from nearside park brake

nearside rear tyre perished

offside front inner wing section slightly corroded

Pass 20 May 2009 10,463 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 9,494 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 8,638 miles

o/s/r lower shocker bush split large amount of surface corrison tocar and large amount of under sealing to car and various corrsion repairs headlamps aim just to standard

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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JNP 759C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 JNP 759C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JNP 759C registered?

JNP 759C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 June 1965.

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