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D330 TVW

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

160,804 mi
Last recorded160,804 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD330 TVW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2008 160,804 miles

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

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front shock absorber top mounting perrished and starting to split

Pass 10 Mar 2008 160,804 miles

nearside front outer sill corroded but not within a prescribed area

nearside front shock absorber top mounting perrished and starting to split

Pass 29 Nov 2006 146,614 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 146,310 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front prop joint worn exhaust middle muffler corroded n/s/f wheel bearing play

Fail 26 Oct 2006 145,229 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D330 TVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D330 TVW, 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 D330 TVW registered?

D330 TVW is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D330 TVW safe to buy?

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