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D439 UOD

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

221,568 mi
Last recorded221,568 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD439 UOD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2010 221,568 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

genral vehicle condition poor

various under body corrosion

Fail 7 Jan 2010 221,568 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/S/F TYRE ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

Oil leak

genral vehicle condition poor

various under body corrosion

Pass 23 Dec 2008 207,584 miles

various under body surface corrosion

Fail 23 Dec 2008 207,584 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

various under body surface corrosion

Pass 20 Dec 2007 187,435 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 187,435 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 169,921 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 169,921 miles

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 155,875 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 155,875 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

unable to see front brake pads properly.

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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D439 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 D439 UOD, 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 D439 UOD registered?

D439 UOD is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 May 1987.

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