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C3 DFW

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

232,634 mi
Last recorded232,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2009
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 DFW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2009 232,634 miles

all tyres close to limit

front brake pipes corroded

nearside front wheel arch corroded

oil leak

screen chipped

Pass 2 Nov 2007 227,443 miles

rear brake hose ends corroded

rear tyres worn low

screen damaged

slight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes

Pass 8 Dec 2006 223,248 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 223,248 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 199,179 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 199,141 miles

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.

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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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?

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