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EPT 545X

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,347 mi
Last recorded76,347 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEPT 545X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,347 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear wheel arch has damage but not sharp or a projection

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 76,347 miles

Fuel system component leaking pipe front to rear (7.2.3)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 76,344 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Fuel system component leaking filter/ pump (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis, within tie bar mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front mount (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r wheel arch has damage but is not sharp or a projection

Pass 8 Nov 2013 74,872 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 74,858 miles

Nearside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 10 Oct 2012 125,971 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 1 Oct 2011 69,249 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,238 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 61,751 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 61,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 55,872 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 55,872 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

NSR REVERSE LAMP LENS CRACKED AND HOLED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING COROSSION RIDGES INNER SIDES AT EDGES.

Pass 13 Sep 2008 55,691 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2008 55,691 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 55,385 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EPT 545X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 EPT 545X, 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 EPT 545X registered?

EPT 545X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 7 June 1982.

Is EPT 545X safe to buy?

The MOT history for EPT 545X shows 16 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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