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NMY 991W

1981 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

117,259 mi
Last recorded117,259 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1981 Mercedes-benz 230117,250 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMY 991W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1981
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 117,259 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 117,250 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 117,235 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,697 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 116,172 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 115,370 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 115,000 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 114,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2014 113,696 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 112,885 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 112,336 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 111,063 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 110,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 108,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 108,352 miles

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

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

Rear brake hoses metal ferrules slightly corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2007 106,060 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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NMY 991W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 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 NMY 991W, 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 NMY 991W registered?

NMY 991W is a 1981 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 April 1981.

Is NMY 991W safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMY 991W shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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