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D766 WPH

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

White Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,140 mi
Last recorded128,140 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2010
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD766 WPH
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2010 128,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 128,136 miles

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 wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

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

front suspension anti-roll bar bushes perished

o/s and n/s/r suspension bushes perished

o/s/r brake sticking

play in idler box

steering box worn

Pass 3 Apr 2009 127,727 miles

All four tyres underinflated

Brake fluid level low

Engine oil leak

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

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

O/S & N/S Front metal brake pipes to flexie hose corroded

O/S Rear metal brake pipe to flexie hose corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2008 127,393 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 127,385 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake binding

steering damper leaking fluid

Pass 9 Mar 2007 126,787 miles

all tyres worn inner edge

o/s and n/s/f metal brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s/r metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2006 126,546 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

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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D766 WPH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in White with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D766 WPH, 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 D766 WPH registered?

D766 WPH is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 18 August 1986.

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