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UNY 660S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

103,995 mi
Last recorded103,995 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2010
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUNY 660S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2010 103,995 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 101,496 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
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UNY 660S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 UNY 660S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UNY 660S?

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What year was UNY 660S registered?

UNY 660S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is UNY 660S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UNY 660S shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does UNY 660S have outstanding finance?

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