MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Oil leak ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Propshaft flange bolt(s) loose/missing ()
Oil leak ()
Numberplate cracked
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SPR 170X is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 102,936 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 SPR 170X, 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 47 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of SPR 170X?
You can check the full history of SPR 170X by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was SPR 170X registered?
SPR 170X is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1979.
Is SPR 170X safe to buy?
The MOT history for SPR 170X shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does SPR 170X have outstanding finance?
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