1983 Mercedes-Benz 230 MOT Results

Mercedes-Benz 230, registered in 1983

58.8% pass rate

from 308 tests between October 2010 and September 2011

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Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1983 cars and highlighted areas where the Mercedes-Benz 230 is unusually good or bad.

20% fail on Lighting and signalling
- 10% fail on Headlamp aim
- 6.5% fail on Registration plate
- 2.6% fail on Headlamps
  - 2.6% fail on Headlamp
- 2.6% fail on Hazard warning
  - 1.9% fail on Switch
  - 0.97% fail on Lamp
- 2.3% fail on Fog lamp (63% better than other 1983 cars)
  - 2.3% fail on Fog lamp (60% better than other 1983 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Tell tale
- 2.3% fail on Direction indicators
  - 2.3% fail on Flashing type
    - 1.6% fail on Individual lamps
    - 0.32% fail on Direction indicators
    - 0.32% fail on Switch
- 1.9% fail on Position lamps
  - 1.6% fail on Front lamps
  - 0.32% fail on Rear lamps
- 1.9% fail on Stop lamp
- 0.32% fail on Horn
14% fail on Suspension
- 9.1% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 5.8% fail on Component mounting
  - 2.6% fail on Subframe mounting
  - 0.97% fail on Spring mounting
- 3.9% fail on Coil springs (2 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  - 3.9% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other 1983 cars)
- 1.3% fail on Front suspension joints
- 0.97% fail on Anti-roll bars
  - 0.65% fail on Linkage
  - 0.32% fail on Pins / bushes
- 0.65% fail on Shock absorbers
  - 0.65% fail on Condition
- 0.32% fail on Suspension arms
  - 0.32% fail on Pins / bushes
13% fail on Brakes
- 9.1% fail on Brake performance
  - 4.2% fail on Front wheels
  - 3.6% fail on Parking brake performance
  - 2.9% fail on Rear wheels
  - 0.32% fail on Service brake performance
  - 0.32% fail on Brake operation
- 3.6% fail on Hydraulic systems
  - 3.6% fail on Components
    - 2.6% fail on Pipes
    - 1.3% fail on Hoses
  - 0.32% fail on Leaks
- 0.65% fail on Hub components
  - 0.32% fail on Brake pads
  - 0.32% fail on Brake discs
- 0.65% fail on Restricted movement
- 0.65% fail on Prescribed areas
  - 0.65% fail on Master cylinder / servo mounting
12% fail on Fuel and exhaust
- 7.8% fail on Exhaust system
- 3.2% fail on Spark ignition
  - 3.2% fail on Non catalyst
- 1.9% fail on Fuel system
  - 0.97% fail on Pipe
  - 0.97% fail on System
9.4% fail on Driver's view of the road
- 4.9% fail on Washers
- 4.5% fail on Wipers
- 0.97% fail on Windscreen
6.2% fail on Tyres
- 5.2% fail on Tread depth (120% worse than other 1983 cars)
- 0.97% fail on Condition
5.5% fail on Body and structure
- 2.9% fail on Body condition
- 2.3% fail on Vehicle structure
  - 2.3% fail on Chassis
- 0.97% fail on Seats
  - 0.97% fail on Drivers
4.2% fail on Steering
- 3.6% fail on Steering system
  - 1.6% fail on Track rod end
  - 1.3% fail on Other components (4 times worse than other 1983 cars)
    - 1.3% fail on Steering pivot point (5 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  - 0.97% fail on Free play
    - 0.97% fail on Steering box (6 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  - 0.65% fail on Steering damper (12 times worse than other 1983 cars)
  - 0.32% fail on Steering box
  - 0.32% fail on Drag link end
- 0.97% fail on Power steering
  - 0.97% fail on Other components
4.2% fail on Seat belts
- 3.2% fail on Prescribed areas
- 0.97% fail on Condition
1.6% fail on Registration plates and VIN
- 1.6% fail on Registration plate

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