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F132 ACW

1989 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

150,230 mi
Last recorded150,230 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1989 Mercedes-benz 230126,958 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF132 ACW
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 150,230 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 150,230 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT, 195/65R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2025 148,121 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 143,939 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,757 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pinhole in pipe (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/r inner wheel arch grommet hole corroded

rear fog light switch feels loose

Pass 15 Jun 2022 137,551 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2021 137,332 miles

rear tyres 14 years old / front tyres 11 years old

Fail 24 May 2021 137,332 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

rear tyres 14 years old / front tyres 11 years old

Pass 24 Mar 2020 136,970 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 136,846 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,603 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 136,131 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 135,415 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 134,527 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 133,516 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 132,683 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 131,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 130,380 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 128,055 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 128,055 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 126,161 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 123,779 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 123,779 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Thorn in nearside rear tyre (non-reapairable).

Pass 2 May 2007 121,369 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 121,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 May 2006 118,969 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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F132 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 F132 ACW, 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 F132 ACW registered?

F132 ACW is a 1989 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 3 May 1989.

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