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CPC 823Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,628 mi
Last recorded197,628 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPC 823Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 197,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside an d nearside front bottom balljoint dust boots split.

Fail 26 Apr 2008 197,628 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside an d nearside front bottom balljoint dust boots split.

Pass 18 Jan 2007 197,214 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

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 823Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 CPC 823Y, 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 CPC 823Y registered?

CPC 823Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is CPC 823Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CPC 823Y shows 3 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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