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WYV 750T

1978 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,083 mi
Last recorded100,083 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 1978 Mercedes-benz 23087,142 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYV 750T
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 100,083 miles

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 100,062 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2012 99,846 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewall,s

Fail 29 May 2012 99,846 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four tyres have slight cracking to sidewall,s

Pass 28 Oct 2010 98,988 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 98,977 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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WYV 750T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc 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 WYV 750T, 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 WYV 750T registered?

WYV 750T is a 1978 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is WYV 750T safe to buy?

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