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DJC 230X

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDJC 230X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 124,978 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underbody slightly corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2022 124,971 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2022 124,971 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Vehicle structure is modified but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 124,658 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both starting to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated all 4 perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 123,793 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 123,650 miles

Nearside Rear Outer gaiter in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2016 123,648 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle infavour of near/side (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Outer gaiter in poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2015 123,231 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

all tyre walls perished

Pass 17 Jun 2014 122,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 120,570 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 118,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 115,281 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 114,597 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 99,174 miles

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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DJC 230X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DJC 230X, 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 DJC 230X registered?

DJC 230X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 23 February 1982.

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