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AAD 222Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

143,043 mi
Last recorded143,043 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAD 222Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2008 143,043 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 143,038 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 139,358 miles

brake light on dash

Fail 5 Jun 2007 139,322 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play on nearside front wheel

Pass 11 May 2006 133,029 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 133,029 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

fuel pipes corroded

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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AAD 222Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,188 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 AAD 222Y, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AAD 222Y?

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What year was AAD 222Y registered?

AAD 222Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is AAD 222Y safe to buy?

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