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MYC 624V

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

93,330 mi
Last recorded93,330 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMYC 624V
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 93,330 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 93,317 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 93,157 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 93,154 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Sep 2022 93,120 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 92,891 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 92,855 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,754 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 92,741 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 92,587 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 92,582 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 92,432 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 92,394 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 92,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 92,004 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 91,780 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,560 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 91,560 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 91,505 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 91,332 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 90,542 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 90,258 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 90,024 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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MYC 624V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 MYC 624V, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MYC 624V registered?

MYC 624V is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 December 1979.

Is MYC 624V safe to buy?

The MOT history for MYC 624V shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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