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D425 ENH

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

64,500 mi
Last recorded64,500 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD425 ENH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,500 miles

Both front suspension struts dust covers deteriated/split

Front Registration plate damaged/cracked

Rear Suspension components corroded /rusted

Pass 1 Nov 2024 64,486 miles

Offside Front and nearside front suspension struts dust covers deteriorated/split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components rusted +rear anti-roll bar corroded +both rear drive shafts rusted +rear sub frame rusted

Pass 23 Oct 2023 64,473 miles

Offside Front and nearside front suspension struts dust cover /sleeving deteriorating/split

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear suspension components rusted

both rear drive shafts rusted

Pass 3 Oct 2022 64,439 miles

Nearside Front and offside front suspension struts dust cover sleeving deteriorating split

Offside Rear and nearside rear brake hose pipe ferrules /rusted corroded

Rear suspension components rusted

both rear drive shafts rusted

Pass 8 Oct 2021 64,293 miles

Front suspension components rusred

Nearside Front and offside front suspension struts top dust cover rubber sleeving deteriorated/split

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Rear suspension components rusted

both rear drive shaft rusted

Fail 6 Oct 2021 64,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower arm ball joint gaiter deteriorated/split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front suspension components rusred

Nearside Front and offside front suspension struts top dust cover rubber sleeving deteriorated/split

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Rear suspension components rusted

both rear drive shaft rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2020 64,043 miles

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Fail 19 Oct 2020 64,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter adrifted/deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear and offside rear brake hose pipe ferrules corroded (strong advice)

Pass 14 Oct 2019 63,765 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 63,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged brake hose pipe badly damaged (dangerous) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated/insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front +rear suspension components has a serious rust

front reg plate has a slight damage +cracked

front sub-fram has a serious rust

offside rear +nearside rear brake hose pipes ferrules corroded (strong advice)

rear anti-roll bar +attachments badly corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2018 63,575 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 62,890 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (strong advice) offside rear +nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (strong advice) (3.6.B.4e)

front +rear suspension components +sub-frame rusted

oil leaks

under tray fitted obscure some components

Fail 21 Nov 2017 62,890 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and offside front (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (strong advice) offside rear +nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

front +rear suspension components +sub-frame rusted

oil leaks

under tray fitted obscure some components

Pass 14 Dec 2016 61,441 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 60,585 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 59,683 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 59,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 59,176 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 58,158 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 57,185 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 57,185 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 55,624 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2008 54,672 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2008 54,672 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 54,213 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,364 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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D425 ENH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 D425 ENH, 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 D425 ENH registered?

D425 ENH is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 24 March 1987.

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The MOT history for D425 ENH shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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