Mercedes 230 Te Auto (1987)
1987 Mercedes 230 Te Auto
CarHunch has 661 1987 Mercedes 230 Te Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1987 Mercedes 230 Te Auto doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Mercedes vehicles below.
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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1987 Mercedes 230 TE Auto falls outside the DVLA light-vehicle MOT database we analyse, so there are no pass rates or defect statistics available for this cohort. This is likely because many vehicles of this age and type are either no longer in regular MOT testing, registered as historic vehicles, or operated under different testing regimes. What we do know is that the 230 TE was a capable mid-range estate car from Mercedes' respected W123 generation, valued for solid engineering and practicality by those who've kept them running. If you're considering one, focus on a pre-purchase inspection by a Mercedes specialist rather than relying on MOT data—check service history, rust around the chassis and floors, and whether the automatic transmission has been well-maintained, as these are common weak points in vehicles of this age and mileage.
We have 661 1987 Mercedes 230 Te Auto vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1987 Mercedes 230 Te Auto
Based on MOT data from 661 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
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recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
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Based on 4,843 Mercedes 230 Te Auto vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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