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SUN 252

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

1,084 mi
Last recorded1,084 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2025
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUN 252
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2025 1,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 94,006 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 91,917 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 90,802 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,792 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 86,753 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

rear differential leaking

transmsission leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 85,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 85,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 84,124 miles

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from gearbox and diff area

slight seapage from rack area

slight seapage from steering box araea

Fail 30 Nov 2012 34,124 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

slight oil leak from gearbox and diff area

slight seapage from rack area

slight seapage from steering box araea

Fail 14 Nov 2012 84,063 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

oil leaks form gearbox and diff area

Pass 9 Dec 2011 82,754 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake imbalance has only just passed the required imbalance....advise to check and adjust front brakes....

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff area....

Slight play in steering pivot....

Fail 9 Dec 2011 82,754 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front brake imbalance has only just passed the required imbalance....advise to check and adjust front brakes....

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Slight oil leaks from gearbox and rear diff area....

Slight play in steering pivot....

Pass 10 Dec 2010 81,463 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

rear fog lamp not fitted

rear indicators red

Fail 11 Dec 2009 79,254 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear brake binding slightly and slight uneven rear brake application..offside lower....

slight corrosion or underseal seperation under nearside front floor....

spare tyre is flat....

Pass 11 Dec 2009 79,254 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

nearside rear brake binding slightly and slight uneven rear brake application..offside lower....

slight corrosion or underseal seperation under nearside front floor....

spare tyre is flat....

Pass 12 Dec 2008 77,821 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

play in offside front king pin.

Pass 13 Dec 2007 76,004 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

NOTE; DRIVE COUPLING AT REAR OF GEARBOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION....ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Fail 13 Dec 2007 76,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Battery insecure

NOTE; DRIVE COUPLING AT REAR OF GEARBOX IN VERY POOR CONDITION....ADVISE TO REPLACE A.S.A.P.

Pass 14 Dec 2006 75,372 miles

ref mot 490121546332

Fail 7 Dec 2006 75,365 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 7,449 miles

handbrake travel near limets

under body rusty in places

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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SUN 252 is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 SUN 252, 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.

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SUN 252 is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1964.

Is SUN 252 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SUN 252 shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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