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A230 DGX

1983 Mercedes-benz E

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

114,751 mi
Last recorded114,751 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 1983 Mercedes-benz E129,970 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 DGX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1983
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 114,751 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 114,017 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 113,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2022 113,660 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 113,425 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Slightly Underside Corrosion.

Pass 13 Aug 2020 113,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and sill not excess at present

Fail 13 Aug 2020 113,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch and sill not excess at present

Pass 27 Apr 2019 112,704 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch and outer sill have corrosion but not excessive

Pass 28 Apr 2018 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and outer sill not excess yet

Fail 28 Apr 2018 112,398 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch and outer sill not excess yet

Pass 28 Apr 2017 112,156 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 111,816 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2016 111,816 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub frame mounting point (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings passenger seat floor (6.1.B.2)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings driver seat (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2015 111,506 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 110,990 miles

advise corrosion to n/s/f inner wheel arch will need to be addressed soon

Pass 9 May 2013 110,422 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 109,729 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 109,345 miles

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

advise slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing when rotated not x/s

Pass 27 May 2010 108,834 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 108,834 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 108,094 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 107,456 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 105,502 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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A230 DGX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

Across all 1983 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 129,970 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A230 DGX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 43 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A230 DGX registered?

A230 DGX is a 1983 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 15 September 1983.

Is A230 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 DGX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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