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RJO 415T

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,159 mi
Last recorded72,159 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 415T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2007 72,159 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 72,159 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corossion n/s & o/s boot area

corossion o/s/f wing & o/s/r wheel arch

front number plate cracked

heavy surface rust on parts of chassis

Pass 16 Jan 2006 71,757 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 71,757 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface rust on parts of bodywork & chassis

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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RJO 415T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 87,142 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 RJO 415T, 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 48 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RJO 415T registered?

RJO 415T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is RJO 415T safe to buy?

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