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5173 MK

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,428 mi
Last recorded70,428 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration5173 MK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2018 70,428 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 70,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,401 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 70,296 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 70,232 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 70,232 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 70,170 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 69,805 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,800 miles

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,558 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 69,428 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 69,178 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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5173 MK is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 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 5173 MK, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 5173 MK registered?

5173 MK is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 June 1964.

Is 5173 MK safe to buy?

The MOT history for 5173 MK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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