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D297 FYM

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2276cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,426 mi
Last recorded102,426 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2013
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD297 FYM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,276cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2013 102,426 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 102,125 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,820 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,954 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 100,052 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2008 98,555 miles

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)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 98,555 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 96,030 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

a cut in nearside rear tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2006 92,604 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 92,604 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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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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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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