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ASV 288

1988 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

58,095 mi
Last recorded58,095 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 1988 Mercedes-benz 230122,887 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASV 288
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 58,095 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 58,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp has slight damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2023 58,035 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp has slight damage. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 58,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2022 58,002 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 57,952 miles

advise slight corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

Fail 28 Jun 2021 57,952 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

advise slight corrosion through out the under side of the vehicle

Pass 3 Jul 2020 57,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 57,698 miles

Fuel tank leaking hole on the filler neck. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 57,350 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 57,348 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Brake performance not tested due to bind (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 57,147 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 57,146 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering box drop arm boot (2.2.C.1c)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 18 May 2017 56,749 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 19 Apr 2017 56,743 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength WHEEL ARCH /SILL (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 56,032 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 56,032 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil BOTH (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 55,444 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Apr 2015 55,438 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 54,797 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2014 54,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2013 54,293 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 54,293 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,697 miles

some smoke emmission on acceleration

Pass 20 Apr 2011 53,163 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

some smoke emmission on acceleration

Pass 21 Apr 2010 52,518 miles

some smoke emmission at tickover

Pass 22 Apr 2009 51,541 miles

some smoke emmission on acceleration

Pass 23 Apr 2008 50,739 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 50,140 miles

nearside rear service brake reading on the low side

some smoke emmission on initial start up

Pass 26 Apr 2006 49,021 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

nearside rear service brake reading slightly low

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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ASV 288 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1988 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.9% with a typical mileage of 122,887 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ASV 288, 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 38 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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ASV 288 is a 1988 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 November 1988.

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