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WKM 842S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,346 mi
Last recorded72,346 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWKM 842S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2009 72,346 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 72,346 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2008 71,211 miles

chassis starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak

Fail 23 Feb 2008 71,196 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

chassis starting to corrode

slight exhaust leak

Pass 16 Feb 2007 70,596 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 69,454 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 69,454 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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WKM 842S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WKM 842S, 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 WKM 842S registered?

WKM 842S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 February 1978.

Is WKM 842S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WKM 842S shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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