MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,724 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
oil leak around engine
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear n/s and o/s tyres worn low to 2mm
exhaust front and rear slight blow
oil leak around engine and gearbox
Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear n/s and o/s tyres worn low to 2mm
oil leak around engine and gearbox
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
Offside Front Tyre outer edge wearing low
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking Offside (7.2.3)
Offside Front Tyre outer edge wearing low
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill/jacking point area (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)
Slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
n/s/f suspension creak
slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake fluid reservoir cap broken
n/s/f suspension creak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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ARC 601Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ARC 601Y, 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 ARC 601Y registered?
ARC 601Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 November 1982.
Is ARC 601Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for ARC 601Y shows 12 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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