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ARE 238Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,543 mi
Last recorded149,543 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARE 238Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 149,543 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 149,127 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 148,909 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 148,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2014 148,870 miles

slight play in n/s/f track rod

slight play in o/s/f track rod

Pass 5 Dec 2013 148,769 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 148,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 142,508 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 131,507 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 123,979 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 112,565 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 112,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 103,181 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 103,028 miles

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

all tyre side walls cracking

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front inner wing rusting at top rear

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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ARE 238Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ARE 238Y, 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

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What year was ARE 238Y registered?

ARE 238Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 August 1982.

Is ARE 238Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARE 238Y shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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