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ARR 422Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

116,092 mi
Last recorded116,092 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARR 422Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2022 116,092 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 113,466 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 105,252 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 93,514 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 172,692 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 162,722 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 162,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 151,318 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 151,318 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 147,051 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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ARR 422Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ARR 422Y, 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 ARR 422Y registered?

ARR 422Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 13 August 1982.

Is ARR 422Y safe to buy?

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