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JYT 16W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,489 mi
Last recorded10,489 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJYT 16W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2022 10,489 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 10,456 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 10,439 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 10,420 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 10,402 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 10,390 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 10,364 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 10,363 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2008 10,362 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 10,337 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 10,289 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 10,289 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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JYT 16W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JYT 16W, 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 JYT 16W registered?

JYT 16W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 May 1981.

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