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D540 OGN

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2016
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

90,427 mi
Last recorded90,427 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2015
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD540 OGN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low dip eam (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 88,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2014 88,321 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 82,613 miles

oil leak from engine area

slight play in steering idlers (box fitted).

Fail 15 Oct 2012 76,989 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 76,989 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 70,827 miles

n/s front seat belt poor condition

Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,827 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 61,852 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2010 61,774 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 52,185 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 52,185 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,002 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 46,002 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 45,989 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 45,989 miles

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 45,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 45,164 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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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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