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FNN 544C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,611 mi
Last recorded73,611 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFNN 544C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

steering damper as slight play

Pass 5 Sep 2009 73,052 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front antiroll bar bushes cracking. Not resulting in any movement

Pass 29 Aug 2008 71,431 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,117 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 69,022 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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FNN 544C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 43,549 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 FNN 544C, 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 61 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FNN 544C registered?

FNN 544C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 December 1965.

Is FNN 544C safe to buy?

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