
Mercedes-Benz 230
Silver · Petrol · 1992 · 2,299 cc
D1 PFXMOT history
D1 PFX is a silver petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 30 Dec 1992. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 170,311 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 170,311 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,329 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- D1 PFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- 230
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 2,299 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1992
- First used
- 30 Dec 1992
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
D1 PFX was last recorded at 170,311 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 170,310 miles · 10 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 3,329 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 170,311 miles
- 2025 – 169,741 miles
- 2024 – 167,324 miles
- 2023 – 165,969 miles
- 2022 – 163,276 miles
- 2021 – 161,269 miles
- 2019 – 160,600 miles
- 2018 – 160,425 miles
- 2017 – 159,736 miles
- 2016 – 159,235 miles
- 2015 – 158,305 miles
- 2014 – 154,903 miles
- 2013 – 150,200 miles
- 2012 – 144,616 miles
- 2011 – 139,322 miles
- 2010 – 131,227 miles
- 2009 – 122,462 miles
- 2008 – 116,021 miles
- 2007 – 107,674 miles
- 2006 – 103,015 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2026
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2026
Full MOT history
28 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass170,311 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 170,311 miles
- Test number
- 206478511916
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail170,310 miles (+12)1 dangerous5 major2 minor19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,310 miles
- Test number
- 234208505757
- DangerousOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leaking from pipe near exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm mounting corroded/previously welded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm mounting corroded/previously welded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail170,298 miles (+557)2 dangerous3 major2 minor16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,298 miles
- Test number
- 347162036417
- DangerousOffside Rear Fuel pipe leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousRear Suspension levelling valve damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected Arm detached. (5.3.5 (b) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Fuel leaking from pipe near exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective Cracked. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded N/S/F, O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Blowing from manifold. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront subframe welded near both front suspension arms. Benefit of doubt giving to strength.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2012) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (2014) (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (2012) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play N/S/F, O/S/F and O/S/R. (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass169,741 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 169,741 miles
- Test number
- 177575663359
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryProp shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail169,739 miles (+2,415)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,739 miles
- Test number
- 409690816759
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine not idling/poor running (8.2.1.2 (d))
- MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight lift in ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass167,324 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 167,324 miles
- Test number
- 684862222303
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail167,322 miles (+1,353)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,322 miles
- Test number
- 730090137989
- MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing centre (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass165,969 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2024
- Odometer
- 165,969 miles
- Test number
- 362228349403
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters detreated
Fail165,964 miles (+2,688)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,964 miles
- Test number
- 400480672119
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from T to flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth front strut gaiters detreated
Pass163,276 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2023
- Odometer
- 163,276 miles
- Test number
- 305955242991
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail163,264 miles (+1,995)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,264 miles
- Test number
- 775076634315
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases emission test required after repair (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))
Pass161,269 miles (+669)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 161,269 miles
- Test number
- 514353021468
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront coolant leak radiator area
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
Pass160,600 miles11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 160,600 miles
- Test number
- 306108463982
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator areas
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating various places
- AdvisoryOil residue engine and gearbox areas
- AdvisoryOil residue rear diff areas
Fail160,600 miles (+175)1 repaired11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,600 miles
- Test number
- 381543517775
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak radiator areas
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer ON LIMIT NOW (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play ON LIMIT NOW (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorating various places
- AdvisoryOil residue engine and gearbox areas
- AdvisoryOil residue rear diff areas
Pass160,425 miles (+689)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 160,425 miles
- Test number
- 731055541108
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorating with small leak
- AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes coveerd in grease
Pass159,736 miles (+501)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 159,736 miles
- Test number
- 690291653885
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front shock shroud is insecure
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass159,235 miles (+930)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 159,235 miles
- Test number
- 307893703291
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
Pass158,305 miles (+3,402)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 158,305 miles
- Test number
- 558150885144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass154,903 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 154,903 miles
- Test number
- 256769084436
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass150,200 miles (+5,584)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 150,200 miles
- Test number
- 355196783146
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteNearside and offside outer sills plastic covers fitted
Pass144,616 miles (+5,294)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 144,616 miles
- Test number
- 119354082128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,322 miles (+8,095)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 139,322 miles
- Test number
- 806779181155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass131,227 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 131,227 miles
- Test number
- 344769680164
- NoteNear side and off side ouyer sills plastic covers
- NoteNear side front tyres slightly perishing
Fail131,225 miles (+8,763)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,225 miles
- Test number
- 502129680131
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteNear side and off side ouyer sills plastic covers
- NoteNear side front tyres slightly perishing
Pass122,462 miles (+6,441)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 122,462 miles
- Test number
- 553832049195
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,021 miles (+8,347)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2009
- Odometer
- 116,021 miles
- Test number
- 811033438188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,674 miles (+4,659)
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2008
- Odometer
- 107,674 miles
- Test number
- 280768837144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,015 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 103,015 miles
- Test number
- 460919026139
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about D1 PFX
- Does D1 PFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on D1 PFX is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on D1 PFX?
- The MOT on D1 PFX is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has D1 PFX done?
- D1 PFX was recorded at 170,311 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 3,329 miles a year.
- Has D1 PFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. D1 PFX has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on D1 PFX ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on D1 PFX find?
- D1 PFX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear pipes; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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