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D218 FBK

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

39,972 mi
Last recorded39,972 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD218 FBK
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,972 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody undersealed restricting full inspection

Fail 25 Feb 2019 39,968 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underbody undersealed restricting full inspection

Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,900 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 39,886 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2015
Pass 16 Aug 2010 29,650 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 39,644 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front wheel has a slight bind

Pass 6 Aug 2009 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 39,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 39,582 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 39,465 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,818 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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D218 FBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 113,060 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 D218 FBK, 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 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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D218 FBK is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1987.

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