MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,427 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low dip eam (1.8)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
oil leak from engine area
slight play in steering idlers (box fitted).
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside front shockabsorber damp
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
offside front tyre inner tread worn (nearing limit).
offside rear tyre nearing limit
rear brake pads starting to get low
slight play in nearside front (inner) track-rod to idler ball joint
nearside front shockabsorber damp
nearside front tyre outer edge wearing
offside front tyre inner tread worn (nearing limit).
offside rear tyre nearing limit
rear brake pads starting to get low
slight play in nearside front (inner) track-rod to idler ball joint
n/s front seat belt poor condition
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s front seat belt poor condition
Oil leak
Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
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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D540 OGN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 D540 OGN, 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 D540 OGN registered?
D540 OGN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.
Is D540 OGN safe to buy?
The MOT history for D540 OGN shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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