MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Rear rear brake pipes heavily under sealed
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s front disc cover slightly insucure
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear number plate in poor condition
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
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BKF 840X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
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 BKF 840X, 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 BKF 840X registered?
BKF 840X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 February 1982.
Is BKF 840X safe to buy?
The MOT history for BKF 840X shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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