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HWA 30C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2306cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

85,497 mi
Last recorded85,497 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWA 30C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,306cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 85,497 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 84,193 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 83,110 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2022 83,015 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Underside of vehicle/components undersealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 82,957 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 82,934 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 82,651 miles

Front Anti roll bar link bushes cracking

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 22 May 2017 82,615 miles

Underside of vehicle including pipes heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2015 82,380 miles

all exhaust rubber support rings deteriated

Pass 2 May 2014 81,994 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 81,994 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2013 81,452 miles

all 4 tyres old and starting to perish and crack on sidewalls

slight rust on ns end of front crossmember

Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,187 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 79,072 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 79,066 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 79,055 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2007 79,052 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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HWA 30C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,306cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HWA 30C, 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 HWA 30C registered?

HWA 30C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 17 July 1965.

Is HWA 30C safe to buy?

The MOT history for HWA 30C shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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