MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
232,634 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
all tyres close to limit
front brake pipes corroded
nearside front wheel arch corroded
oil leak
screen chipped
rear brake hose ends corroded
rear tyres worn low
screen damaged
slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine oil leak
nearside front tyre tread worn on edge
rear tyres starting to wear low
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake pipes starting to corrode
all tyres wearing on outside edges(raised tread).
fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C3 DFW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 C3 DFW, 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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What year was C3 DFW registered?
C3 DFW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.
Is C3 DFW safe to buy?
The MOT history for C3 DFW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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