Mercedes 230 Te (1984)
1984 Mercedes 230 Te
CarHunch is tracking 240 1984 Mercedes 230 Te vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1984 Mercedes 230 TE has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 240 vehicles tested failed its MOT on first attempt. The good news is that none recorded dangerous defects, and petrol models (235 of 240 vehicles) showed no difference in outcomes, suggesting the failures are consistent across the cohort rather than fuel-type specific.
At 40 years old, these cars are genuinely challenging to keep legal; the zero pass rate reflects the difficulty of maintaining 1980s standards rather than any particular design flaw. If you're considering one, budget seriously for pre-MOT remedial work—specialist Mercedes knowledge and genuine parts will be essential, and you should factor in multiple visits to get one through its first test.
We have 240 1984 Mercedes 230 Te vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1984 Mercedes 230 Te
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
Before you buy a Mercedes 230 Te
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (98%) | 235 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (2%) | 4 | 0% | 0 |
| LPG (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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