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AJF 183Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

141,816 mi
Last recorded141,816 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJF 183Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2022 141,816 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2022 141,814 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s/n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 141,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,378 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,729 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 140,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2016 140,595 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2015 140,405 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 140,403 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 140,284 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 140,025 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 139,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2011 139,845 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside front inner wheel arch starting to corrode

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 139,744 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 139,738 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 139,661 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2009 139,659 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2008 139,149 miles

Coolant leak

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

nearside idler arm bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Nov 2007 138,426 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

nearside rear tyre outter wall starting to crack

Pass 14 Nov 2006 137,777 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

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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AJF 183Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJF 183Y, 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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AJF 183Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 November 1982.

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