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D434 ANP

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,333 mi
Last recorded180,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD434 ANP
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 180,333 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 180,233 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 30 Jun 2010 180,233 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic cover fitted to underside of vehicle

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 25 Jun 2009 178,798 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

bad mistfire from engine

Pass 20 Jun 2008 179,233 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

fuel and suspension pipes are corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2007 178,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 4 Jul 2007 178,454 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 11 Jul 2006 177,610 miles

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion to battery tray

surface corrosion to rear axle mountings & rear chassis & rear floor

Fail 8 Jul 2006 177,610 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

surface corrosion to battery tray

surface corrosion to rear axle mountings and rear chassis and rear floor

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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D434 ANP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 D434 ANP, 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 D434 ANP registered?

D434 ANP is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 January 1987.

Is D434 ANP safe to buy?

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