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BMV 164Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,062 mi
Last recorded214,062 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBMV 164Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2015 214,062 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts are worn

steering joints have slight play

Fail 13 Nov 2015 214,062 miles

Exhaust rubber mounts are worn

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

steering joints have slight play

Pass 7 Nov 2014 207,926 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 207,926 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 205,691 miles

rear offside wing rusting front sill edging rusting

Fail 16 Aug 2012 202,578 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 202,578 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 198,682 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 196,152 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 192,184 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 192,184 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 187,815 miles

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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BMV 164Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BMV 164Y, 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 BMV 164Y registered?

BMV 164Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is BMV 164Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BMV 164Y shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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