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D277 LBW

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,669 mi
Last recorded119,669 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD277 LBW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2008 119,669 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 106,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 106,540 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 91,914 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 91,588 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2005 77,613 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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D277 LBW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 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 D277 LBW, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D277 LBW registered?

D277 LBW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D277 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D277 LBW shows 6 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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