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KKX 30C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,612 mi
Last recorded43,612 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKKX 30C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2017 43,612 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 43,612 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 43,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,549 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 42,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 42,927 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,110 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 42,092 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 42,080 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 41,425 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,438 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,125 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,414 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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KKX 30C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KKX 30C, 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 KKX 30C registered?

KKX 30C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 August 1965.

Is KKX 30C safe to buy?

The MOT history for KKX 30C shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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