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D248 OUH

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,992 mi
Last recorded129,992 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD248 OUH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2011 129,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 129,992 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 127,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine smoke

warp on front brakes

Fail 31 Jul 2009 127,363 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine smoke

warp on front brakes

Pass 9 Aug 2008 124,265 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 122,638 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 119,334 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 119,334 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D248 OUH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D248 OUH, 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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D248 OUH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 8 January 1987.

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