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D1 PFX

1992 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,311 mi
Last recorded170,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Mercedes-benz 230131,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD1 PFX
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 170,311 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jun 2026 170,310 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leaking from pipe near exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm mounting corroded/previously welded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm mounting corroded/previously welded

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 170,298 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Fuel leaking from pipe near exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Arm detached. (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))

Front subframe welded near both front suspension arms. Benefit of doubt giving to strength.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2012) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2014) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Wheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2025 169,741 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 169,739 miles

Emissions unable to be completed engine not idling/poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2024 167,324 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2024 167,322 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 2 May 2023 165,969 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front strut gaiters detreated

Fail 28 Apr 2023 165,964 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

both front strut gaiters detreated

Pass 19 May 2022 163,276 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2022 163,264 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 161,269 miles

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

Front coolant leak radiator area

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 160,600 miles

Coolant leak radiator areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust system deteriorating various places

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

oil residue rear diff areas

Fail 26 Jun 2019 160,600 miles

Coolant leak radiator areas

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

exhaust system deteriorating various places

oil residue engine and gearbox areas

oil residue rear diff areas

Pass 30 Jun 2018 160,425 miles

exhaust deteriorating with small leak

front to rear metal brake pipes coveerd in grease

Pass 16 Jun 2017 159,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front shock shroud is insecure

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

Pass 6 Jul 2016 159,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 158,305 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 154,903 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 150,200 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

nearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2012 144,616 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 139,322 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 131,227 miles

near side and off side ouyer sills plastic covers

near side front tyres slightly perishing

Fail 8 Jul 2010 131,225 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

near side and off side ouyer sills plastic covers

near side front tyres slightly perishing

Pass 22 May 2009 122,462 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 116,021 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 107,674 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 103,015 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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D1 PFX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1992 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.8% with a typical mileage of 131,354 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 D1 PFX, 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 34 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D1 PFX is a 1992 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 30 December 1992.

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