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VEG 8X

1986 Mercedes-benz 230

Black Petrol 2300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

196,713 mi
Last recorded196,713 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Mercedes-benz 230112,152 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVEG 8X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 196,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 196,665 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 195,464 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2021 195,391 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 192,711 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated in a type of underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 192,711 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes are coated in a type of underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 190,747 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 190,254 miles

Front suspension height slightly high and leans to one side

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 190,254 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front suspension height slightly high

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.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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VEG 8X is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230 in Black with a 2,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VEG 8X, 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

How do I check the history of VEG 8X?

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What year was VEG 8X registered?

VEG 8X is a 1986 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 14 January 1986.

Is VEG 8X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VEG 8X shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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