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D73 RKJ

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,247 mi
Last recorded128,247 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 RKJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 128,247 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2011 128,247 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 20 Apr 2010 124,738 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 124,737 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has object in the tread.. poss, nail..?..

Pass 17 Apr 2009 121,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 120,553 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 120,526 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 115,702 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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D73 RKJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D73 RKJ, 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 D73 RKJ registered?

D73 RKJ is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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The MOT history for D73 RKJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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