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LKJ 277V

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,917 mi
Last recorded95,917 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLKJ 277V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,917 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

all steering joints have play

corrosion present underside

front brakes are out of balance

underside has been heavly waxoiled

Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,914 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Battery insecure

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all reapairs covered in hevey underseal

both rear axle bushers play and cracking

osf outer sill corroded

windscreen has large chip in b zoon

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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LKJ 277V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LKJ 277V, 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 LKJ 277V registered?

LKJ 277V is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 July 1980.

Is LKJ 277V safe to buy?

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