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D786 UFR

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Green Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,731 mi
Last recorded124,731 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD786 UFR
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 124,731 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 124,708 miles

Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 120,787 miles

smoke level borderline

Fail 17 Apr 2008 120,734 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

smoke level borderline

Pass 25 Apr 2007 115,845 miles

Advise, large amount of blue smoke from exhaust during emissions warm up period, otherwise emissions o/k.

Advise,nearside rear shockabsorber damping could be better,also o/s rear shockabsorber slight misting of oil.

Fail 25 Apr 2007 115,854 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Advise, large amount of blue smoke from exhaust during emissions warming up period. Otherwise emissions o/k.

Advise,nearside rear shock absorber damping could be better.Ofside rear shock absorber slight misting of oil.

Fail 15 May 2006 111,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 15 May 2006 111,190 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D786 UFR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Green with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 D786 UFR, 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 D786 UFR registered?

D786 UFR is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 15 October 1986.

Is D786 UFR safe to buy?

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