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CVN 603Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,494 mi
Last recorded38,494 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCVN 603Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 38,494 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 38,374 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 38,295 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s+o/s rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 37,881 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 37,109 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 35,988 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,988 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 34,369 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 33,070 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 32,476 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 31,780 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,704 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,614 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 31,602 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 31,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 30,967 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 30,967 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 603Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CVN 603Y, 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 CVN 603Y registered?

CVN 603Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1982.

Is CVN 603Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CVN 603Y shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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