MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,917 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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D489 TFM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 D489 TFM, 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 D489 TFM registered?
D489 TFM is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 April 1987.
Is D489 TFM safe to buy?
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