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LKG 613X

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,039 mi
Last recorded118,039 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKG 613X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 118,039 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 117,991 miles

N/S/F brake binding slightly

N/S/F footbrake effort slight fluctuation

Oil leak

Fail 13 Apr 2012 117,991 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brakes imbalanced

N/S/F brake binding slightly

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 May 2009 117,874 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 117,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

near side rear tyre has very small cuts on outer wall

Pass 27 Apr 2007 117,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake weak

play in steering close to fail

Pass 11 Aug 2005 117,513 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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LKG 613X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 LKG 613X, 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 LKG 613X registered?

LKG 613X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 August 1981.

Is LKG 613X safe to buy?

The MOT history for LKG 613X shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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