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AE 16

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

448,381 mi
Last recorded448,381 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE 16
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 448,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 447,806 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 447,389 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 447,029 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel hose deteriorated (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 446,275 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 13 Mar 2020 443,052 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

temperature gauge shows over heating

Pass 6 Dec 2018 439,808 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 433,239 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 42,583 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 424,635 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 424,473 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 415,833 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 408,991 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 397,732 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 389,558 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 378,988 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 378,988 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 370,249 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 358,168 miles

exhaust blow manifold and downpipe area.

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside and nearside ball joint covers split and nearside ball joint has slight slack.

offside rear seat belt in boot frayed on side.

Pass 7 May 2008 344,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 331,758 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 321,480 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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AE 16 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 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 AE 16, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE 16 registered?

AE 16 is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 September 1986.

Is AE 16 safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE 16 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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