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4880 PW

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,914 mi
Last recorded76,914 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration4880 PW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 76,914 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2026 76,914 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 25 Nov 2016 76,742 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 76,115 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 76,114 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 76,099 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 76,099 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 76,088 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 69,879 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 69,879 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,054 miles

Nearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 52,402 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 51,245 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 50,505 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 49,401 miles

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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4880 PW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 4880 PW, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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4880 PW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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