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CHN 145B

1964 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

36,089 mi
Last recorded36,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1964 Mercedes-benz 23048,111 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHN 145B
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1964
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 36,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 35,198 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 35,198 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 35,175 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 35,133 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 35,020 miles

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Oct 2011 35,020 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 43,900 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 43,655 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 43,655 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

transport blocks in offside front spring

Pass 30 Jun 2006 43,265 miles

osr brake slightly siezed most suspension bushes showing signs of being perished

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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CHN 145B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1964 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.3% with a typical mileage of 48,111 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 CHN 145B, 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 62 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CHN 145B registered?

CHN 145B is a 1964 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1964.

Is CHN 145B safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHN 145B shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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