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MMX 449W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,574 mi
Last recorded71,574 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2013
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMMX 449W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,574 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 68,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,158 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 65,443 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 65,443 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 61,166 miles

Oil leak from around gearbox area.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2008 61,164 miles

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Oil leak from around gearbox area.

Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 60,824 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 60,347 miles

slight cracking in nearside rear tyre.

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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MMX 449W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 MMX 449W, 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.

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What year was MMX 449W registered?

MMX 449W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 December 1980.

Is MMX 449W safe to buy?

The MOT history for MMX 449W shows 9 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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