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ABW 950X

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2023
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

15,419 mi
Last recorded15,419 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABW 950X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 15,419 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 15,418 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 15,405 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 14,620 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 14,620 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases leak at both end of middle exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 12,693 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 12,395 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 12,391 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 11,381 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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ABW 950X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 ABW 950X, 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.

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What year was ABW 950X registered?

ABW 950X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 March 1982.

Is ABW 950X safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABW 950X shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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