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D460 VDV

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,834 mi
Last recorded47,834 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD460 VDV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,834 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 47,834 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 47,834 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 47,834 miles

same advisories as test no.903313167199

Fail 12 Jun 2007 47,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 47,834 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 47,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight movement in one offside rear suspension arm joint

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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D460 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D460 VDV, 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 D460 VDV registered?

D460 VDV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1987.

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The MOT history for D460 VDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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