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ERH 514Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,757 mi
Last recorded129,757 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERH 514Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 129,757 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 129,757 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by ant roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2022 127,858 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 123,211 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 123,188 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 121,268 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 121,268 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 113,571 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 103,920 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 103,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2014 98,362 miles

Play + noise from both rear outter cv joints

Fail 16 Jun 2014 98,362 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside ( drop arm ) Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 96,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2013 96,898 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 96,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,758 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,781 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 92,072 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 90,676 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 89,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 88,151 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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ERH 514Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 ERH 514Y, 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 ERH 514Y registered?

ERH 514Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 October 1982.

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The MOT history for ERH 514Y shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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