MERCEDES-BENZ 230 E96BSA has 9 MOTs

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This 1987 MERCEDES-BENZ 230 has Passed 6 MOTs and Failed 3 times since 2020

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 73,399 miles 8 months ago on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 11:29.

The current MOT will expire in 4 months on Saturday 10th October 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

E96BSA MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 202673,399 MI
PASSED26TH SEPTEMBER 202410TH OCTOBER 202572,805 MI
PASSED11TH OCTOBER 202310TH OCTOBER 202472,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Blow From Centre Box
FAILED11TH OCTOBER 202372,045 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Has Slight Free Play Detected At Steering Wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Blow From Centre Box
PASSED15TH AUGUST 202223RD AUGUST 202371,943 MI
FAILED15TH AUGUST 202271,943 MI
 
  1. PRS - Rear Fog Lamp Obviously Incorrectly Positioned Mounted On N/s/r (4.5.4 (a))
  2. PRS - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases Manifold (6.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Damaged Or Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
PASSED10TH AUGUST 202123RD AUGUST 202271,855 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Steering Box Slight Play Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
FAILED10TH AUGUST 202171,855 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Steering Locking Device Missing Track Rod End (2.1.3 (d))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  3. PRS - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Twisted Chafing On Front Spring (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Steering Box Slight Play Between Sector Shaft And The Drop Arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
PASSED24TH AUGUST 202023RD AUGUST 202171,658 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive At Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Front Steering Linkage Ball Joint Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E96BSA Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

E96BSA MOT Comments

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E96BSA Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 73,399 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,932 miles

E96BSA FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 230 with registration E96BSA was manufactured on Thursday 31st December 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 73,399 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 1,932 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 9 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 230 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2020. We can see 3 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E96BSA has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 230 has had 8 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 1 Major, 0 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Mercedes-Benz 230 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does E96BSA have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 E96BSA does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E96BSA Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 4th June 2026 E96BSA does have Tax. Read more

When does E96BSA Tax expire?

The current Tax for E96BSA will expire in 11 months on Saturday 1st May 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does E96BSA MOT expire?

The current MOT for E96BSA will expire in 4 months on Saturday 10th October 2026. Read more

When did E96BSA have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E96BSA was on Friday 3rd October 2025 at 11:29. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E96BSA Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 9 MOTs on record for E96BSA we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has E96BSA Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 9 MOTs on record for E96BSA we can see 3 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has E96BSA done?

The odometer reading for E96BSA at the last MOT in October 2025 was 73,399 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,932 miles per year. Read more

How old is E96BSA?

The vehicle E96BSA was manufactured in 1987 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 1st September 1987. Read more

What colour is E96BSA?

The official colour of E96BSA is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does E96BSA have?

E96BSA has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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