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D498 VEV

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

193,274 mi
Last recorded193,274 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD498 VEV
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2011 193,274 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 191,055 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 188,275 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 186,017 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 183,689 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 183,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 May 2006 179,721 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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D498 VEV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 D498 VEV, 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 D498 VEV registered?

D498 VEV is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D498 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D498 VEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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