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LMD 188W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,129 mi
Last recorded90,129 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLMD 188W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2010 90,129 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 89,902 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 89,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 89,680 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2005 89,609 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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LMD 188W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LMD 188W, 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 LMD 188W registered?

LMD 188W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 April 1981.

Is LMD 188W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LMD 188W shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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