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S87 ROM

2001 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

141,881 mi
Last recorded141,881 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Mercedes-benz 23087,491 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 ROM
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 141,881 miles

All Shock absorbers badly corroded

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 141,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All Shock absorbers badly corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 140,860 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 140,101 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 139,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2022 137,993 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 May 2021 135,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 132,989 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2015 130,977 miles

Both front jacking point blocks missing

Exhaust steady bracket at gearbox corroded to excess/detached from exhaust

Pass 17 Mar 2014 126,490 miles

Exhaust mounting at gearbox corroded/detached

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 122,092 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 12 Mar 2013 122,077 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 13 Mar 2012 116,278 miles

Both front tyres - tread wearing on inside edges

Pass 7 Mar 2011 109,824 miles

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

Nearside rear/inner possition light inoperative

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 104,512 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 99,240 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 91,298 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 81,469 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,433 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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S87 ROM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2001 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 87,491 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 S87 ROM, 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 25 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S87 ROM registered?

S87 ROM is a 2001 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 19 March 2001.

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