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D229 RGF

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Beige Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

50,534 mi
Last recorded50,534 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD229 RGF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 50,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 50,155 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 49,747 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 49,746 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2008 20,987 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Hub Oil Seal Leaking

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 16,823 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 16,823 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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D229 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Beige with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 D229 RGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of D229 RGF?

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What year was D229 RGF registered?

D229 RGF is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 March 1987.

Is D229 RGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D229 RGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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