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OLF 341W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2960cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,157 mi
Last recorded21,157 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2023
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOLF 341W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,960cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2023 21,157 miles

Front Tyres worn unevenly

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sill corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 20,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

FRONT TYRES WORN UNEVENLY

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

O/S/F SILL CORRODED

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 16,459 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/front sill has slight corrosion

Fail 20 Jan 2022 16,459 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/front sill has slight corrosion

Pass 12 Jan 2021 13,972 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,861 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 6,855 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 125,785 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,519 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 123,508 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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OLF 341W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,960cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OLF 341W, 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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OLF 341W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1980.

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