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D906 ALN

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Grey Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2025
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

5,688 mi
Last recorded5,688 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2024
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD906 ALN
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2024 5,688 miles

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2024 5,688 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions unable to be completed large hole in centre silencer box (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box badly corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner and outer sill up to wheel arch section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of inner and outer sill up to wheel arch section corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint on steering box arm, dust cover split all the way round (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources middle and right lamps inoperative (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 5,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 5,319 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2021 5,314 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x 3 holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail Rear axle feed hose x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 5,060 miles

Rear oil leaking fro diferential

Fail 6 Nov 2020 5,060 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear oil leaking fro diferential

Pass 31 Oct 2019 4,757 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 4,757 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2018 4,515 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 4,513 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 3,790 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 3,790 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 3,580 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 3,574 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All four brake hose ferrules corroded

Both rear wheel arches corroded

Both sills corroded

Corrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

Front discs corroded on edges

Front to rear brake pipes corroded

Slight blow from front pipe area

Stone damage to windscreen

Pass 10 Oct 2007 2,783 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 498 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 99,630 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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D906 ALN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Grey with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 D906 ALN, 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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D906 ALN is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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