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KWA 379W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,868 mi
Last recorded115,868 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2007
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKWA 379W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2007 115,868 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2007 115,813 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

ADVANCED CORROSION ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE PIPE

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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KWA 379W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 KWA 379W, 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.

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What year was KWA 379W registered?

KWA 379W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 January 1981.

Is KWA 379W safe to buy?

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