Mercedes-Benz 230 MOT pass rate
77.9% of 1,891 Mercedes-Benz 230 MOT tests pass.
The 230 passes 77.9% of the time, noticeably below the figure for the average across all Mercedes-Benz models (83.5%).
At 77.9%, the Mercedes-Benz 230 passes slightly less often than the national average for cars (79.2%).
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Pass rate by vehicle age
| Vehicle age | Pass rate | Tests | Average mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0–3 years | no tests recorded | 0 | no reading |
| 3–6 years | too few tests (2) | 2 | no reading |
| 6–10 years | too few tests (4) | 4 | no reading |
| 10–15 years | too few tests (3) | 3 | no reading |
| 15+ years | 78.1% | 1,882 | 114,899 miles |
Common MOT failure reasons for the Mercedes-Benz 230
The most common reason the Mercedes-Benz 230 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 93.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
| Category | Share of failed tests | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment | 93.3% | Not working |
| Suspension | 47.7% | Prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength |
| Brakes | 44.8% | Efficiency below requirements |
| Body, chassis, structure | 32.5% | Has a major leak of exhaust gases |
| Visibility | 18.4% | Not working |
| Steering | 16.6% | Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |
| Noise, emissions and leaks | 14.9% | Emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |
| Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems | 10.8% | Prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced |
| Tyres | 10.4% | Has ply or cords exposed |
| Identification of the vehicle | 3.1% | Does not conform to the specified requirements |
Related Mercedes-Benz models
- Mercedes-Benz R-Class — 81.4% pass rate
- Mercedes-Benz Citan 109 Pure CDI — 78.4% pass rate
- Mercedes-Benz 500 — 87.0% pass rate
- Mercedes-Benz 280 — 82.2% pass rate
- Mercedes-Benz 420 — 84.1% pass rate
- Mercedes-Benz 220 — 78.9% pass rate
Frequently asked questions
- What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz 230?
- 77.9% of Mercedes-Benz 230 MOT tests pass, based on 1,891 tests in the DVSA anonymised MOT tests and results dataset.
- What are the most common MOT failures for the Mercedes-Benz 230?
- The most common reason the Mercedes-Benz 230 fails its MOT is lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — present in 93.3% of failed tests, most often logged as "Not working".
- Does this show the Mercedes-Benz 230's service history?
- No — this is MOT test data, which covers roadworthiness, not servicing. A service history is a separate record of maintenance work, which a specific car only has if its owner has kept it. See the Mercedes-Benz service history guide for how to check and keep one.