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D474 UCD

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,161 mi
Last recorded127,161 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD474 UCD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 127,161 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 126,455 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 121,370 miles

Child seat nsr vis inspection of belt only

Poly v belt perishing

Rear exhaust hangar rubbers missing/broken

Pass 2 Oct 2014 113,360 miles

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

excessive corrosion in area of n/s/f sill section just in front of jacking point but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Fail 19 Sep 2014 112,960 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

excessive corrosion in area of n/s/f sill section just in front of jacking point but not within 30cm of prescribed area

Pass 17 Oct 2013 106,804 miles

N/S sill corroded hole in sill at front near jacking point

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,709 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

N/S sill corroded hole in sill at front near jacking point

Pass 12 Oct 2012 101,936 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

hole in off side front wing

Fail 11 Oct 2012 101,850 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

brake pad warning light on

hole in off side front wing

Pass 28 Sep 2011 97,649 miles

Brake warning light on dash

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap sealing washer beginging to perish

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Oil leak from rear differential

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 92,548 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 92,522 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 88,537 miles

Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front prop coupling split

rear suspension bushes split and perished

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,767 miles

Corrosion/hole found in O/S/F body area under washer bottle area but not within 30cm of structual or prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Slight oil leak from under vehicle

Unable to check operation of rear seat belts due to child seats in place

Fail 1 Oct 2008 83,767 miles

Corrosion/hole found in O/S/F body area under washer bottle area but not within 30cm of structual or prescribed area.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Slight oil leak from under vehicle

Unable to check operation of rear seat belts due to child seats in place

Pass 15 Oct 2007 79,359 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 76,962 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 71,936 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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D474 UCD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,152 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 D474 UCD, 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 40 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D474 UCD registered?

D474 UCD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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