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F126 DOM

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Silver Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

177,336 mi
Last recorded177,336 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 DOM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2012 177,336 miles

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

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

Corrosion to both front wings

Front wishbone bushes weak

Fuel lines heavily corroded

N/s headlight cracked

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Slight play in n/s steering idler

Suspension pipes heavily corroded

Various oil leaks

all brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 177,336 miles

Corrosion to both front wings

Front wishbone bushes weak

Fuel lines heavily corroded

N/s headlight cracked

Rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Rear coil springs heavily corroded

Slight play in n/s steering idler

Suspension pipes heavily corroded

Various oil leaks

all brake pipes heavily corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2011 177,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both front outer wings

general corrosion to all brake pipes

ns headlamp glass cracked

nsf wishbone bushes weak and worn

rear antiroll bar links worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in ns steering idler

Fail 16 Mar 2011 177,336 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

corrosion to both front outer wings

general corrosion to all brake pipes

ns headlamp glass cracked

nsf wishbone bushes weak and worn

rear antiroll bar links worn

rear coil springs corroded

slight play in ns steering idler

Pass 16 Mar 2010 177,336 miles

brake pipes corroded

corrision over vehicle

play in front bearings

play in steering idlers

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 175,855 miles

Engine idling high

Exhaust blowing manifold area

Front too rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

N/S headlamp full of condensation

N/S headlight lens cracked

N/S/R Brake disc corroded

O/S/R Rear arch trim loose

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Wiper starting too go stiff

Fail 18 Mar 2009 175,855 miles

Engine idling high

Exhaust blowing manifold area

Front too rear hydraulic suspension pipes corroded

N/S headlamp full of condensation

N/S headlight lens cracked

N/S/R Brake disc corroded

O/S/R Rear arch trim loose

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Rear springs corroded

Wiper starting too go stiff

Pass 14 Mar 2008 169,613 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 169,613 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 163,496 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 163,496 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

nearside front headlamp glass slightly cracked but still secure

rear number plate slightly faded

slight play in both front bottom joints

Pass 22 Mar 2006 156,605 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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F126 DOM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Silver with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.8% with a typical mileage of 126,958 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 F126 DOM, 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 37 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F126 DOM registered?

F126 DOM is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is F126 DOM safe to buy?

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