MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,426 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
a cut in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D297 FYM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,276cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 D297 FYM, 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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How do I check the history of D297 FYM?
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What year was D297 FYM registered?
D297 FYM is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D297 FYM safe to buy?
The MOT history for D297 FYM shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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