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D773 FYO

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

145,157 mi
Last recorded145,157 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2020
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD773 FYO
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2020 145,157 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight imbalance in parking brake

Fail 14 Feb 2020 145,157 miles

Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play From steering box to idler (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Slight corrosion to both outer sills

Slight imbalance in parking brake

Pass 27 Nov 2018 135,770 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 135,770 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 127,575 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 111,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 107,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 107,877 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 107,841 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 107,796 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 107,721 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 107,255 miles

Oil leak

power steering noisy.

Pass 24 Aug 2010 106,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Aug 2009 106,004 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 105,307 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,626 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 102,993 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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D773 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 D773 FYO, 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 D773 FYO registered?

D773 FYO is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 1 September 1986.

Is D773 FYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for D773 FYO shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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