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BBJ 423Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

111,630 mi
Last recorded111,630 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBBJ 423Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2021 111,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced chassis area (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer box (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front valance corroded and holed

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded on chassis filter ()

Pass 6 Nov 2007 111,531 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 111,531 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 111,529 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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BBJ 423Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 BBJ 423Y, 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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BBJ 423Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 November 1982.

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