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D244 FWV

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,089 mi
Last recorded150,089 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD244 FWV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2008 150,089 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 149,804 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet catch damage

brake warning lamp on

fog light switch worn

front number plate damage

offside front door handle damage

Pass 6 Oct 2007 137,613 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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D244 FWV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D244 FWV, 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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What year was D244 FWV registered?

D244 FWV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 June 1987.

Is D244 FWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D244 FWV shows 3 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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