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OGL 62

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

51,321 mi
Last recorded51,321 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGL 62
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 51,321 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

o/s/f king pin slight lift

Pass 27 Apr 2018 43,975 miles

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced cracked (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2017 43,183 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 22 Aug 2016 42,412 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 42,203 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 40,354 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 38,537 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play nearside front upper suspension joint

Fail 13 Jun 2013 38,537 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

slight play nearside front upper suspension joint

Pass 6 Jun 2012 36,295 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 36,293 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 35,037 miles

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2011 35,037 miles

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 32,699 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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OGL 62 is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 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 OGL 62, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OGL 62 registered?

OGL 62 is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 October 1964.

Is OGL 62 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGL 62 shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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