MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
213,820 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch to outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Fuel system component leaking Fuel pump (7.2.3)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
In total 11 areas of welding needed
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
exhaust hangers perished
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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LUL 351X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LUL 351X, 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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LUL 351X is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 December 1981.
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