Mercedes-Benz 230 MOT data by year
The Mercedes-Benz 230 appears in 5,134 MOT tests in this dataset across model years 1980–2021. Its most common failure areas are lighting & signalling, suspension and brakes, and its overall pass rate is 78.6%.
5,134
MOT tests analysed
78.6%
Pass rate
21.4%
Fail rate
1980–2021
Years covered
By model year
| Year | Tests | Pass rate | Fail rate | Most common failure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 609 | 78.3% | 21.7% | Lighting & signalling |
Most common failures (all years)
| # | Category | % of tests affected | Tests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighting & signalling | 12.7% | 653 |
| 2 | Suspension | 8.4% | 431 |
| 3 | Brakes | 7.9% | 405 |
| 4 | Body, structure & corrosion | 7.4% | 379 |
| 5 | Visibility | 4.6% | 238 |
| 6 | Emissions & environmental | 3.8% | 195 |
| 7 | Steering | 3.0% | 156 |
| 8 | Tyres | 2.1% | 108 |
Methodology & source. Based on 5,134 MOT tests. Dataset: DVSA MOT testing data (2021,2022,2023,2024,2025). Data last updated 2026-07-01. Figures reflect MOT-testable defects only — read the methodology for how these are calculated and what they don't measure.