MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,714 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perrishing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust mounting defective rubber hangers perrishing (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 26% difference (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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BBW 555Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 BBW 555Y, 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 BBW 555Y registered?
BBW 555Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1982.
Is BBW 555Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BBW 555Y shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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