MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,672 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot floor to rear panel rusted
osf shocker top rust present
osr wheel arch rusty
slight play in steering box
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside front and rear jacking points rusty. Offside inner wing rusty.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
nearside front tyre worn on edge
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BLY 913Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BLY 913Y, 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 BLY 913Y registered?
BLY 913Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 November 1982.
Is BLY 913Y safe to buy?
The MOT history for BLY 913Y shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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