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D68 HPO

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

22,804 mi
Last recorded22,804 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD68 HPO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 22,804 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 22,804 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 22,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 21,907 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 21,237 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 17,801 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,234 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 878 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 48,697 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 48,408 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 44,947 miles

rear no plate part broken , still legible.

Fail 3 May 2006 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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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D68 HPO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D68 HPO, 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

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What year was D68 HPO registered?

D68 HPO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D68 HPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D68 HPO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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