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A137 DTO

1984 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 1984 Mercedes-benz 230116,746 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA137 DTO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 68,125 miles

Coolant leak Overflow pipe ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil .. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded.. (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff.. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel .. (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2024 67,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,655 miles

Nearside Front tyre date stamped 2009

Nearside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and date stamped 2000 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Inner Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel idler (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

both rear tyres date stamped 2001

Pass 22 Nov 2022 67,528 miles

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated both front & rear (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 67,339 miles

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 67,246 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 66,629 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre & back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 65,636 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 64,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2017 64,790 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cal;iper (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,584 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,345 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 63,345 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2014 63,052 miles

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 62,630 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 62,259 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 61,782 miles

Centre Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 61,146 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 60,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in steering box

Pass 1 Dec 2006 59,255 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2005 58,856 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 58,847 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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A137 DTO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1984 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 116,746 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 A137 DTO, 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 42 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A137 DTO registered?

A137 DTO is a 1984 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 9 March 1984.

Is A137 DTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A137 DTO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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