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D2 DAF

2000 Mercedes-benz 230

Blue Petrol 2295cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,551 mi
Last recorded78,551 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mercedes-benz 23077,786 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD2 DAF
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,295cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 78,551 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 78,532 miles

Front Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down in and out (2.2.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides are corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 78,200 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working n/s/f

Fail 23 Apr 2024 78,188 miles

Central Front Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both units (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear both rear disks have corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2022 77,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 77,093 miles

Exhaust mounting defective gear box exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 76,147 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 76,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 74,466 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 71,565 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 71,565 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,295 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 63,431 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 57,901 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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D2 DAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 in Blue with a 2,295cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 77,786 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 D2 DAF, 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 26 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was D2 DAF registered?

D2 DAF is a 2000 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 31 December 2000.

Is D2 DAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D2 DAF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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