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DBE 82X

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,250 mi
Last recorded24,250 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBE 82X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 24,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 24,006 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 23,934 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 23,772 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 23,735 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 23,117 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 23,117 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 22,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light switch siezing/stiff (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 22,970 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

light switch siezing/stiff (BORDERLINE PASS)

osr tyre ON LEGAL LIMIT [175/14]. osf brake binding slightly.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 22,906 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 22,906 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f brake sticking slighty

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,782 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,714 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit. (on `T` bars in places.)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 22,637 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to legal limits on inner edge, o/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge.

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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DBE 82X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DBE 82X, 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 DBE 82X registered?

DBE 82X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 10 May 1982.

Is DBE 82X safe to buy?

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