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DGS 599X

1982 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2307cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,891 mi
Last recorded115,891 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1982 Mercedes-benz 230123,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDGS 599X
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,307cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,891 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 115,739 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 115,190 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 115,086 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 115,041 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 115,008 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 114,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer on the limit (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan area's corroding (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside & offside rear suspension area's corroding (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil residue engine & auto box area's

Pass 4 Oct 2017 114,138 miles

Nearside Rear outrigger area corroding

nearside and offside inner sill areas light corrosion

oil leak gearbox area

Pass 5 Oct 2016 113,376 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 113,376 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 112,396 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 112,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 111,935 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,898 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 111,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

rear body/chassis areas corroded within suspension areas

Pass 7 Apr 2010 111,684 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 111,520 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 111,372 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 111,169 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 111,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 111,030 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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DGS 599X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,307cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.0% with a typical mileage of 123,188 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 DGS 599X, 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 44 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DGS 599X registered?

DGS 599X is a 1982 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 4 March 1982.

Is DGS 599X safe to buy?

The MOT history for DGS 599X shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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