MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
4,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 7.23 % (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Reading low (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt from steering box (2.2.C.1c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Front hub seal leaking
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Brakes not tested
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
All rear lights work ok when all other lights are switch off
Battery insecure
Brakes not tested
Head lights aim not tested
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.B.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
CORROSION TO O/S/R/ BODY
BRAKE PEDAL RUBBER WORN
O/S/R UPPER SHOCK MOUNT CORRODING
PETROL TANK STRAPS CORRODED
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?
Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
D557 JMF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.
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 D557 JMF, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of D557 JMF?
You can check the full history of D557 JMF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was D557 JMF registered?
D557 JMF is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 11 November 1986.
Is D557 JMF safe to buy?
The MOT history for D557 JMF shows 21 tests with a 47.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does D557 JMF have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on D557 JMF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.