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BEX 916Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,822 mi
Last recorded128,822 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEX 916Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 128,822 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 2 Apr 2009 128,814 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2007 116,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 103,945 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 103,919 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 5 Apr 2006 103,690 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

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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BEX 916Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 BEX 916Y, 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 BEX 916Y registered?

BEX 916Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 October 1982.

Is BEX 916Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEX 916Y shows 6 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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