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LBW 607W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

132,751 mi
Last recorded132,751 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2008
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBW 607W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2008 132,751 miles

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

Nearside Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 132,477 miles

see vt32 770330997175

Fail 9 Jul 2007 132,477 miles

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres cracked

battery weak

both rear brakes slightly binding

both rear inner wheel arches coroded and holed

front no plate cracked

n/s/f seat belt twisted

o/s/r outer tyre wall slighly misshaped

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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LBW 607W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 98,609 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 LBW 607W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LBW 607W registered?

LBW 607W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 October 1980.

Is LBW 607W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LBW 607W shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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