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CPC 221Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests16 (7 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate43.8%

Mileage

151,635 mi
Last recorded151,635 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 221Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 151,635 miles

both front brake hose ferrals slightly rusty

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm,nearside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

both rear wheel arches corroded inner and outer

centre seat belt not fitted at time of test

corrosion and holed outer and inner front sill,outside of prescibed area

corrosion on boot floor/outrigger not in prescibed area

front brakes are slightly out of balance

front exhaust clamp damaged, exhaust system not leaking

front suspension top bushes perished inc stuts

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside bonnet stay is defective and damaged

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside headlamp glass slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre has several cuts in

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

offside headlampis slightly insecure

one of the rear exhaust mounts is slightly perished

rear axle beam bushes worn and perished

slight free play felt at wheel

slight stainning around thermostat housing

Fail 5 Jul 2012 151,634 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front brake hose ferrals slightly rusty

both rear brake pipes slightly rusty

both rear tyres worn close to limit 2mm,nearside rear tyre worn badly on inside edge

both rear wheel arches corroded inner and outer

centre seat belt not fitted at time of test

corrosion and holed outer and inner front sill,outside of prescibed area

corrosion on boot floor/outrigger not in prescibed area

front brakes are slightly out of balance

front exhaust clamp damaged, exhaust system not leaking

front suspension top bushes perished inc stuts

fuel cap seal is perished

nearside bonnet stay is defective and damaged

nearside front seat belt stalk cover missing

nearside headlamp glass slightly cracked

nearside rear tyre has several cuts in

offside handbrake efficiency slightly low

offside headlampis slightly insecure

one of the rear exhaust mounts is slightly perished

rear axle beam bushes worn and perished

slight free play felt at wheel

slight stainning around thermostat housing

Pass 27 Jun 2011 151,608 miles

both front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are wearing close to the limit (2MM)

centre seat belt was not fitted at time of test

corrosion both rear inner archs

corrosion offside inner/outer sill

corrosion on rear boot floor/outrigger, not in a prescribed area

crustation around thermostat housing

front brakes are slightly out of balance

front exhaust clamp is damaged, exhaust is not leaking

front top suspension component bushs are perished inc shockers

fuel cap seal is perished

nearisde head light has a crack

nearside bonnet stay is defective and damaged

nearside front seat belt stalk cover is missing

nearside rear tyre has several cuts

nearside track rod end dust covers are split

offside handbrake performance is slightly low

offside head light is slightly insecure

offside lower swivel dust cover split

oil leak

one of the rear exhaust mount rubbers is deteriorated

rear axle bushs are slightly worn/deteriorated

slight free play felt at wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2011 151,608 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front brake hose ferrules are slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear tyres are wearing close to the limit (2MM)

centre seat belt was not fitted at time of test

corrosion both rear inner archs

corrosion offside inner/outer sill

corrosion on rear boot floor/outrigger, not in a prescribed area

crustation around thermostat housing

front brakes are slightly out of balance

front exhaust clamp is damaged, exhaust is not leaking

front top suspension component bushs are perished inc shockers

fuel cap seal is perished

nearisde head light has a crack

nearside bonnet stay is defective and damaged

nearside front seat belt stalk cover is missing

nearside rear tyre has several cuts

nearside track rod end dust covers are split

offside handbrake performance is slightly low

offside head light is slightly insecure

offside lower swivel dust cover split

oil leak

one of the rear exhaust mount rubbers is deteriorated

rear axle bushs are slightly worn/deteriorated

slight free play felt at wheel

Pass 10 Jun 2010 151,462 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 151,462 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

bonnet prop is missing

both rear tyres are wearing close to the limit (2mm)

corrosion offside front outer sill, not is prescribed area

front silencer clamp is damaged, exhaust is not leaking

nearisde rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and is cut in several places

offside engine mount is split and slightly worn

oil leak?

rear tow bar has been removed fore retest. the mount braket is still there but the unit has been rendered as not fit for further use

slight dampness around power steering pipes, no leak at time of test

slight free play at wheel

slight play from nearside inner rack joint

slight play from nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 7 Jun 2010 151,462 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

bonnet prop is missing

both rear tyres are wearing close to the limit (2mm)

corrosion offside front outer sill, not is prescribed area

front silencer clamp is damaged, exhaust is not leaking

nearisde rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge and is cut in several places

offside engine mount is split and slightly worn

oil leak?

slight dampness around power steering pipes, no leak at time of test

slight free play at wheel

slight play from nearside inner rack joint

slight play from nearside rear anti roll bar linkage

Fail 5 Jun 2009 151,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

coolant weep from rad cap

diff weeping fluid

exhaust joining bracket broken

front wheel arches corroded

fuel tank securing plates corroded

n/s/ headlamp lense cracked

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished

power steering fluid weep

rear brake hoses perished

rear silencer rubber securing straps perished

slight blue colour in exhaust emissions(burning oil)

thermostat housing weeping

water stain around water pump

wiper motor slow

Pass 5 Jun 2009 151,297 miles

coolant weep from rad cap

diff weeping fluid

exhaust joining bracket broken

front wheel arches corroded

fuel tank securing plates corroded

n/s/ headlamp lense cracked

n/s/r brake binding

o/s/f and n/s/f upper suspension arm bushes perished

power steering fluid weep

rear brake hoses perished

rear silencer rubber securing straps perished

slight blue colour in exhaust emissions(burning oil)

thermostat housing weeping

water stain around water pump

wiper motor slow

Fail 14 Jun 2008 151,176 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

coolant leak from t/ stat housing.

earth strap broken at rear of vehicle.

front exhaust clamp cracked.

fuel cap cracked.

osf lower swivel boot split.

wipers poor.

Pass 14 Jun 2008 151,176 miles

coolant leak from t/ stat housing.

earth strap broken at rear of vehicle.

front exhaust clamp cracked.

fuel cap cracked.

osf lower swivel boot split.

wipers poor.

Pass 12 Jun 2007 150,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 150,796 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

SLIGHT FUEL SMELL NO LEAKS FOUND

VEHICLE UNDER SIDE RUSTY

Pass 13 May 2006 148,445 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 148,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

front washers poor

Fail 5 May 2006 148,406 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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CPC 221Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.

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 CPC 221Y, 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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CPC 221Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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