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ALW 79Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Brown Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,057 mi
Last recorded77,057 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALW 79Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2023 77,057 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 72,024 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 68,010 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 65,531 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 62,683 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 62,649 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 61,680 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 61,680 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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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ALW 79Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Brown with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 ALW 79Y, 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 ALW 79Y?

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What year was ALW 79Y registered?

ALW 79Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 August 1982.

Is ALW 79Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALW 79Y shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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