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WJN 826W

1980 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

355,642 mi
Last recorded355,642 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 1980 Mercedes-benz 23098,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJN 826W
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1980
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 355,642 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2020 355,328 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 355,328 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 355,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 354,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 354,168 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 May 2017 354,168 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 352,837 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 351,690 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 341,276 miles

n/s/f ball joint gaiter starting to split

slight leak at steering box

Pass 5 Dec 2012 333,879 miles

o/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 4 Dec 2012 333,879 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

o/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 18 Oct 2011 323,880 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 315,367 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 305,319 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 305,152 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 297,219 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 286,539 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 286,492 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 277,328 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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WJN 826W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 98,609 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 WJN 826W, 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 46 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJN 826W registered?

WJN 826W is a 1980 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 26 September 1980.

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