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D720 PAR

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

146,851 mi
Last recorded146,851 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD720 PAR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 May 2008 146,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

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

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

n s rear window missing

Pass 22 Jun 2007 145,274 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 145,241 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 142,361 miles

some corrosion to bodywork, rear suspension bushes perishing, some play nsf steering gear, some play osf hub

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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D720 PAR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D720 PAR, 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 D720 PAR registered?

D720 PAR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 12 August 1986.

Is D720 PAR safe to buy?

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