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FRU 35Y

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

219,821 mi
Last recorded219,821 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRU 35Y
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2013 219,821 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 218,446 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 218,411 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 May 2011 216,756 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 216,243 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 216,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 215,538 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 215,531 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 213,877 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2006 213,849 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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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FRU 35Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FRU 35Y, 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 FRU 35Y registered?

FRU 35Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is FRU 35Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for FRU 35Y shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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