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PIL 6650

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

53,225 mi
Last recorded53,225 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 6650
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 53,225 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 51,653 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to rear brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material leading to limiter valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 49,902 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 48,829 miles

steering arm damper damp

Pass 11 Jun 2018 46,716 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall deteriorated

nearside rear brake imbalance detected brake test

Pass 1 Jun 2017 41,821 miles

exhaust system chafing propshaft

slight brake imbalance nearside rear

slight corrosion rear

Pass 29 Oct 2015 40,176 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 37,720 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 35,412 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

Fail 23 Aug 2013 35,404 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside front tyre slightly perished

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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PIL 6650 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 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 PIL 6650, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was PIL 6650 registered?

PIL 6650 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 April 1986.

Is PIL 6650 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 6650 shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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