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JGU 55C

1965 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

35,642 mi
Last recorded35,642 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Mercedes-benz 23043,549 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 55C
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1965
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 35,642 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 35,642 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 34,990 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 34,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,714 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jul 2013 32,781 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 32,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 32,089 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 32,089 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 31,760 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 31,760 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 28,275 miles

Slight play in offside front king pin

Fail 5 Jul 2010 28,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside front floor pan corroding

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in offside front king pin

Pass 2 Oct 2009 27,404 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 22,837 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

steering idler worn

Pass 26 Jun 2007 17,957 miles

both rear tyres worn very close to limit on inner edges

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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JGU 55C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 JGU 55C, 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

How do I check the history of JGU 55C?

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What year was JGU 55C registered?

JGU 55C is a 1965 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1965.

Is JGU 55C safe to buy?

The MOT history for JGU 55C shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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