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MIL 8698

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,404 mi
Last recorded79,404 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 8698
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 79,404 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 79,324 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 79,324 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,288 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 78,996 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2017 76,287 miles

Offside Front Body panel corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 3 Sep 2017 76,287 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Body panel corrosion

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 29 Oct 2016 74,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front body panel slight corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Oct 2016 74,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front body panel slight corrosion

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2015 74,537 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 74,084 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 73,755 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,960 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 68,616 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 66,476 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 65,129 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 65,129 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 63,843 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 61,576 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside front tyres wearing to inner edge

nearside front bottom ball joint gaiter split

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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MIL 8698 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MIL 8698, 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 MIL 8698 registered?

MIL 8698 is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is MIL 8698 safe to buy?

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