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KBW 129S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,029 mi
Last recorded67,029 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKBW 129S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 67,029 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pipes starting to corrode

nearside mirror glass missing.

vehicle showing signs of heav y corrosion

Fail 7 May 2011 67,015 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

BATTERY INSECURE

N/S/FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Pass 2 Nov 2010 66,886 miles

body corrosion

front brake pipes rusty

n/s mirror cracked

under body rusting

Fail 1 Nov 2010 66,886 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

body corrosion

front brake pipes rusty

n/s mirror cracked

under body rusting

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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KBW 129S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KBW 129S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KBW 129S registered?

KBW 129S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 February 1978.

Is KBW 129S safe to buy?

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