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VUV 405S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,347 mi
Last recorded93,347 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVUV 405S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,347 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 93,347 miles

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.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,946 miles

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)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 92,154 miles

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.

Pass 10 Aug 2006 89,810 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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