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NHN 581W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,967 mi
Last recorded101,967 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2008
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNHN 581W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2008 101,967 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 101,967 miles

All brake pipes slight corosion.

Battery insecure

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front number plate cracked.

Fail 26 Jul 2007 101,967 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

HEAVILY CORRSION TO UNDERNEATH OF VEHICLE

PLAY IN STEERING AND FRONT SUSPENSION JOINTS

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all suspension arm bushes badly perished and cracked † †rear pads close to limit † †play in rear antiroll bar bushes † †all shocks slightly weak † †crack in front number plate † †corrsion to inner wing panel underbonnet

corrsion to rear wheel arches and rear valance panel † †corrsion to floor pans and chassic rals † †corrsion to all suspension compents † †corrsion to all metal brake pipes and brake unions † †poor welding repairs to outer/inner sills

O/S/F INNER WHEEL ARCH HEAVILY CORRODED AND HOLES ALL ROUND THROTTLE PADEL MOUNTING POINT

Pass 21 Jul 2006 101,758 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 101,758 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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NHN 581W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NHN 581W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NHN 581W registered?

NHN 581W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 February 1981.

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The MOT history for NHN 581W shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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