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LRC 511W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209,486 mi
Last recorded209,486 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2010
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLRC 511W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2010 209,486 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 209,356 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Jun 2008 209,256 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 209,021 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 209,021 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 208,774 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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LRC 511W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LRC 511W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LRC 511W?

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What year was LRC 511W registered?

LRC 511W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 September 1980.

Is LRC 511W safe to buy?

The MOT history for LRC 511W shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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