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LML 230C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,716 mi
Last recorded99,716 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLML 230C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 99,716 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 99,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Central Steering box slight movement Stabiliser link (2.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,534 miles

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 99,534 miles

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

Front tyres perished

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 98,871 miles

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Fail 9 Jul 2014 98,871 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2013 98,498 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2013 98,498 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 98,240 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 97,775 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 96,713 miles

All tyres getting slightly weathered

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 96,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 96,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s front outer floor light corosion

Pass 7 Jun 2006 96,174 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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LML 230C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 LML 230C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LML 230C registered?

LML 230C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 February 1965.

Is LML 230C safe to buy?

The MOT history for LML 230C shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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