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NDL 934W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,741 mi
Last recorded70,741 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNDL 934W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 70,741 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 68,936 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately Front/Rear (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Nov 2017 68,936 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

rear brake binding both rear (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front/rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear corroded (3.5.1i)

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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NDL 934W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 NDL 934W, 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 NDL 934W registered?

NDL 934W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 October 1980.

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The MOT history for NDL 934W shows 3 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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