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D561 HYN

1987 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,709 mi
Last recorded141,709 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz 230113,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD561 HYN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 141,709 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 136,560 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

DIFF OIL LEAK

GEAR BOX OIL LEAK

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 128,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not within perscribed area at time of test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Fail 28 Nov 2013 128,662 miles

Centre Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside and offside front inner wings corroded not within perscribed area at time of test.

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 122,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight play in near side front idler arm bush

Pass 18 Nov 2011 112,065 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 104,587 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 104,581 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Propshaft component defective

Pass 28 Nov 2009 95,737 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both sides front wings corroded

front registration plate slight damage

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 31 May 2008 83,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 71,109 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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D561 HYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D561 HYN, 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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D561 HYN is a 1987 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 6 June 1987.

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