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CYJ 550Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

200,949 mi
Last recorded200,949 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2012
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCYJ 550Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2012 200,949 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front bumper end cap missing, offside

Fail 13 Mar 2012 200,949 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

front bumper end cap missing, offside

Pass 31 Mar 2011 197,365 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front chassis

corrosion in offside outer sill around front & rear jacking points

corrosion in offside rear sill end/wheel arch area

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed recommend welding

nearside parking brake effort poor

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

slight free play in steering idler arm pin/bush

Fail 22 Mar 2011 197,273 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion in nearside front chassis

corrosion in offside outer sill around front & rear jacking points

corrosion in offside rear sill end/wheel arch area

nearside front outer sill corroded & holed recommend welding

nearside parking brake effort poor

rear exhaust rubber in poor condition

slight free play in steering idler arm pin/bush

Pass 26 Mar 2010 190,598 miles

offside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 190,598 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

nearside front tyre worn very low on inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 184,730 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 178,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres generally worn low on edges

nearside front floor corroded & holed just out side testable area

nearside front tyre outer side wall poor condition

Fail 19 Nov 2007 178,925 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front tyres generally worn low on edges

nearside front floor corroded & holed just out side testable area

nearside front tyre outer side wall poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2006 172,184 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 172,184 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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
Full Mercedes-benz 230 reliability report

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CYJ 550Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 CYJ 550Y, 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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What year was CYJ 550Y registered?

CYJ 550Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 November 1982.

Is CYJ 550Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for CYJ 550Y shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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