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D609 CDD

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Cream Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

92,160 mi
Last recorded92,160 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD609 CDD
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 92,160 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

revers lamp inop

Fail 2 Feb 2023 92,160 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions directional rotation in correct (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

revers lamp inop

Pass 13 Nov 2021 90,744 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2021 90,743 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 89,977 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 89,977 miles

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2017 89,568 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 87,291 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 85,989 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 82,768 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,160 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 81,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,151 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,151 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 81,134 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

wiper blade splitting

Pass 13 Feb 2009 80,824 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 14 Jan 2008 80,192 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 79,591 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 79,045 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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D609 CDD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Cream with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 D609 CDD, 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 D609 CDD registered?

D609 CDD is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 November 1986.

Is D609 CDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D609 CDD shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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