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BUD 304Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,171 mi
Last recorded137,171 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBUD 304Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2022 137,171 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 137,171 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 137,171 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 137,171 miles

none standard engine fitted no emissions details

under body corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2014 137,171 miles

Both o/s seat belt clasp casings missing.

N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

N/s/r boot floor corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop shaft rubber worn.

Surface corrosion to rear inner wheel arches.

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 29 Mar 2014 137,171 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Both o/s seat belt clasp casings missing.

N/s/f inner wheel arch corroded.

N/s/r boot floor corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Prop shaft rubber worn.

Surface corrosion to rear inner wheel arches.

Surface corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Pass 27 Oct 2012 136,458 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 136,458 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 133,781 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s/f suspension level low very slightly to n/s/f suspension level

Pass 27 Oct 2011 133,781 miles

o/s/f suspension level low very slightly to n/s/f suspension level

Pass 3 Nov 2010 131,156 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 128,282 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 128,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 124,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Nov 2008 124,895 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 121,427 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 117,768 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 113,790 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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BUD 304Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BUD 304Y, 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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BUD 304Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 October 1982.

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