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JWB 941C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

9,714 mi
Last recorded9,714 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWB 941C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 9,714 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 9,304 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in the king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 9,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in the king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 9,301 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in the king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 9,052 miles

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Slight play in the king pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 8,902 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 8,597 miles
Fail 10 May 2017 8,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floorpan (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 8,381 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 7,881 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 7,236 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 5,556 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 5,303 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 4,258 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 4,258 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 3,004 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 1,320 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 1,311 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 98,876 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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JWB 941C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 JWB 941C, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JWB 941C registered?

JWB 941C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 June 1965.

Is JWB 941C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWB 941C shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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