1980 Mercedes 230 Ce MOT Pass Rate
Pass rate for 230 Ce models manufactured in 1980, based on 43 real MOT test results.
Data from official DVSA MOT testing records
1980 Mercedes 230 Ce MOT Analysis
The 1980 Mercedes 230 Ce has an MOT pass rate of 58.1% based on 43 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 106,376 miles on the odometer. With a 41.9% failure rate, the 1980 230 Ce is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
The leading cause of MOT failure for the 1980 Mercedes 230 Ce is Suspension, responsible for 2.3% of failures. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs range from £200–500.
Top failures specific to 1980 models only. The overall 230 Ce page may show different rankings.
What Fails Most
What Fails on This Car?
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| Rank | Failure Category | Rate (%) | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Suspension | 2.3% | 1 |
Failures per 10,000 Miles
avg. 106,376 miFor every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.
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| Category | Rate / 10K mi | Raw % | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 0.22 | 2.3% | 1 |
Mileage Statistics
Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.
About This Data
The 1980 Mercedes 230 Ce has an MOT pass rate of 58.1% based on 43 tests — slightly below the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 106,376 miles on the odometer. With a 41.9% failure rate, the 1980 230 Ce is rated as "Below Average" for MOT reliability.
If you own or are considering buying a 1980 Mercedes 230 Ce, budget for potential repairs before each MOT. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to suspension: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks. With an average mileage of 106,376 miles, these vehicles are in the higher-mileage bracket where wear-related failures become more common.
Suspension — 2.3% of failures
Suspension issues account for 2.3% of MOT failures on 1980 Mercedes 230 Ce models. Suspension failures typically involve worn bushes, leaking shock absorbers, broken coil springs, and damaged suspension arms. These affect ride quality, tyre wear, and road holding. Typical repair costs: £200–500. Pre-MOT check: Look for uneven tyre wear, listen for clunking over bumps, and check if the car pulls to one side. A bouncy ride suggests worn shock absorbers. Visually inspect coil springs for cracks.
Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.