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THG 419T

1979 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,894 mi
Last recorded150,894 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 1979 Mercedes-benz 230102,936 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTHG 419T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 150,894 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2016 150,894 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Mudguard insecure ()

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Spare tyre defective ()

both engine mountains slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 150,862 miles

Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 150,660 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2015 150,660 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 149,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 5 Apr 2013 142,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2013 142,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen

Pass 5 Apr 2012 136,238 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

damage to windscreen

Pass 12 Apr 2011 130,409 miles

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 124,064 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Apr 2009 119,428 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 10 Apr 2009 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Apr 2007 106,229 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2006 105,330 miles

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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THG 419T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 THG 419T, 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

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What year was THG 419T registered?

THG 419T is a 1979 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 June 1979.

Is THG 419T safe to buy?

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