MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
219,821 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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FRU 35Y is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1982.
Is FRU 35Y safe to buy?
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