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CVN 186Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,626 mi
Last recorded159,626 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2006
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 186Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2006 159,626 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 157,161 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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CVN 186Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CVN 186Y, 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

How do I check the history of CVN 186Y?

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What year was CVN 186Y registered?

CVN 186Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 2 November 1982.

Is CVN 186Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 186Y shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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