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NGY 51W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,469 mi
Last recorded181,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGY 51W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2014 181,469 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear axle (differential leaking oil)

Pass 18 May 2013 179,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 179,528 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 174,966 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 172,855 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 168,809 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 159,813 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 159,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Oct 2008 154,959 miles

Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 154,959 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 150,560 miles

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Fail 19 Jun 2007 150,559 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

excess corrison to nearside front wing (lower)

movement in nearside front seat runner

Pass 1 Jun 2006 146,531 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 146,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

corrosion left hand floorpan

rear brake calipers mounted upside down

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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NGY 51W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 NGY 51W, 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 NGY 51W registered?

NGY 51W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 February 1981.

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