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1 AFH

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

69,743 mi
Last recorded69,743 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration1 AFH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 69,743 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 69,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 69,120 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 68,809 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 68,495 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,835 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 66,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 65,980 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 65,980 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight play in near side king pin

slight play in off side front and near side front and rear wheel bearings

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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1 AFH is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 1 AFH, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 1 AFH registered?

1 AFH is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 July 1965.

Is 1 AFH safe to buy?

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