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D375 GDC

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,951 mi
Last recorded81,951 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD375 GDC
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2011 81,951 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 81,108 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 80,695 miles

body and chassis components showing signs of corrosion

nearside front sidestep mounting bracket corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2006 80,694 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

body and chassis components showing signs of corrosion

nearside sidestep mounting bracket corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2005 80,460 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2005 80,458 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D375 GDC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D375 GDC, 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 D375 GDC registered?

D375 GDC is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 May 1987.

Is D375 GDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D375 GDC 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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