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WTV 319S

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,922 mi
Last recorded138,922 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWTV 319S
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 138,922 miles

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

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

front valance correded

gear box sump oil leaks

heavey under body surface rust

o/s/f and n/s/f under wheel arch surface rust

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill heavey surface rust

spare wheel comparment correded

Fail 22 Oct 2008 138,922 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front valance correded

gear box sump oil leaks

heavey under body surface rust

o/s/f and n/s/f under wheel arch surface rust

o/s/r and n/s/r outer sill heavey surface rust

spare wheel comparment correded

Pass 29 Oct 2007 136,565 miles

slight exhaust blow manifold aera

Fail 27 Oct 2007 136,565 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

slight exhaust blow manifold aera

Pass 17 Oct 2006 136,555 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 136,549 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n.s.r. tyre wall cracked

o.s.r. tyre worn on inner edge

slight distortion o.s.f. disc

slight smoke from engine

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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WTV 319S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 WTV 319S, 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 WTV 319S registered?

WTV 319S is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 20 March 1978.

Is WTV 319S safe to buy?

The MOT history for WTV 319S shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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