MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,347 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
corrosion in front and rear wheel arches.
corrosion on front and rear chassis members.
corrosion on o/s and n/s sills.
Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)
Nearside Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on o/s outer sill.
play in steering box.
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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VUV 405S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 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 VUV 405S, 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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How do I check the history of VUV 405S?
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What year was VUV 405S registered?
VUV 405S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 5 April 1978.
Is VUV 405S safe to buy?
The MOT history for VUV 405S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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