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D230 ETS

1987 Mercedes-benz E

Gold Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,950 mi
Last recorded57,950 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1987 Mercedes-benz E135,505 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD230 ETS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelE
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 57,950 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Jul 2008 57,950 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 May 2007 51,309 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 50,554 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 50,501 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz E?

Based on 4,722,746 MOT tests across 435,734 vehicles.

79.4%
Pass Rate
7,127
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
435,734
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 132,731
Brake pipe excessively corroded 57,433
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 41,321
suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint 39,376
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 37,959
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D230 ETS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E in Gold with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Mercedes-benz E models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 135,505 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 E fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 132,731 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D230 ETS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz E typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 39 years old, this Mercedes-benz E is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D230 ETS registered?

D230 ETS is a 1987 Mercedes-benz E, first registered on 1 April 1987.

Is D230 ETS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D230 ETS shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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