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MOB 966X

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Yellow Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,403 mi
Last recorded98,403 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMOB 966X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 98,403 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 98,391 miles

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

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Lower Valance Corroding

Rear Archs Starting To Corrode

Pass 19 Jul 2005 98,356 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 98,356 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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MOB 966X is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Yellow with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 MOB 966X, 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 MOB 966X?

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What year was MOB 966X registered?

MOB 966X is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1980.

Is MOB 966X safe to buy?

The MOT history for MOB 966X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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