MERCEDES-BENZ 230 F73BTH has 21 MOTs

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This 1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 230 has Passed 13 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 82,893 miles 1 week ago on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 13:32.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Thursday 22nd April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027.

F73BTH MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED22ND APRIL 202782,893 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED23RD APRIL 202682,893 MI
 
  1. PRS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED29TH MARCH 202528TH MARCH 202682,889 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED7TH MARCH 202582,889 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Battery Insecure And Likely To Fall From Carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Battery Tray Corroded / Holed
  3. MINOR - Offside Obligatory Mirror Slightly Damaged Cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  6. DANGEROUS - Stop Lamp(s) All Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  8. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  9. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  10. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Unable To Be Tested (4.1.2 (b))
  11. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Quarter Bumper Corroded And Holed ( Sharp Edge)
  12. ADVISORY - Centre Exhaust Mounting Broken Away From Pipe
  13. MAJOR - Offside Front Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened Brake Disc Severely Pitted / Scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Drivetrain Swivel Assembly Weeping
  16. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Cracked / Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  17. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished / Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  18. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Tyre Perished / Cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED3RD MAY 20232ND MAY 202482,880 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Suspension Component Mounting Repair Covered In Underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH FEBRUARY 20168TH FEBRUARY 201782,859 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Centre Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Front Crossmember (3.6.b.2c)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  5. ADVISORY - Temporary Rear Window Fitted
FAILED26TH JANUARY 201682,859 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
  3. FAIL - Centre Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Along Chassis Rail (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Centre Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Along Front Crossmember (3.6.b.2c)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  7. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  8. ADVISORY - Temporary Rear Window Fitted
PASSED1ST AUGUST 201431ST JULY 201582,800 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED25TH JULY 201382,755 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Propshaft And Diff Grass Wrapped Round It
PASSED25TH JULY 201326TH JULY 201482,755 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Axle Swivel Joint Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3b)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Propshaft And Diff Grass Wrapped Round It
PASSED19TH JULY 201226TH JULY 201382,595 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (6.3.1d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Radius Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH JULY 201126TH JULY 201282,446 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Steering Damper Slight Oil Seepage (2.2.c.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Lower Body Has Slight Corrosion (6.1.b.2)
PASSED19TH JULY 201018TH JULY 201162,146 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (2.5.a.3c)
FAILED29TH JUNE 201082,146 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Brake Master Cylinder/servo Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (3.6.c.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Drum Contaminated By Oil (3.5.1h)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.5a)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Rear Rear Parking Brake Recording Little Or No Effort (3.7.b.6a)
  8. FAIL - Offside Front Shock Absorber Has A Serious Fluid Leak (2.7.3)
  9. FAIL - Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Parking Brake: Efficiency Below Requirements (3.7.b.7)
  11. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  12. USER ENTERED - Fuel Pipe/s Corroded
PASSED2ND JULY 20096TH JULY 201081,837 MI
FAILED24TH JUNE 200981,837 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Front Steering Damper Leaking Oil (2.2.c.1f)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Braking System Leaking (3.6.a.1)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
PASSED7TH JULY 20086TH JULY 200981,333 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Inner Wing Is Slightly Corroed
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Door Is Slightly Corroed
FAILED27TH JUNE 200881,333 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has An Unsatisfactory Modification, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - N/s/f Inner Wing Is Slightly Corroed
  6. USER ENTERED - Rear Door Is Slightly Corroed
PASSED30TH APRIL 200729TH APRIL 200881,102 MI
FAILED27TH APRIL 200781,098 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Vehicle Structure Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
PASSED5TH APRIL 20064TH APRIL 200780,296 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

F73BTH Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 62% | MOT Failure Rate: 38%

F73BTH MOT Comments

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F73BTH Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 82,893 miles | Average yearly mileage: 2,181 miles

F73BTH FAQs

This Mercedes-Benz 230 with registration F73BTH was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 82,893 miles, so this Mercedes-Benz has travelled an average of 2,181 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 21 MOTs on record for this Mercedes-Benz 230 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means F73BTH has a 62% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Mercedes-Benz 230 has had 46 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 8 Major, 1 Dangerous and 21 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 12 months on Saturday 1st May 2027 .

Does F73BTH have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 F73BTH does have an active MOT. Read more

Is F73BTH Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 3rd May 2026 F73BTH does have Tax. Read more

When does F73BTH Tax expire?

The current Tax for F73BTH will expire in 12 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 F73BTH MOT expire?

The current MOT for F73BTH will expire in 12 months on Thursday 22nd April 2027. Read more

When did F73BTH have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for F73BTH was on Thursday 23rd April 2026 at 13:32. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has F73BTH Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for F73BTH we can see 13 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 F73BTH Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 21 MOTs on record for F73BTH we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 62% MOT pass rate! Read more

How many miles has F73BTH done?

The odometer reading for F73BTH at the last MOT in April 2026 was 82,893 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 2,181 miles per year. Read more

How old is F73BTH?

The vehicle F73BTH was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 37 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 17th November 1988. Read more

What colour is F73BTH?

The official colour of F73BTH is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does F73BTH have?

F73BTH has a 2.3 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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