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D350 JJD

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

185,299 mi
Last recorded185,299 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2006
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD350 JJD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2006 185,299 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 184,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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D350 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D350 JJD, 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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What year was D350 JJD registered?

D350 JJD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D350 JJD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D350 JJD shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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