1987 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · D489 TFM
1987 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1987. Recorded mileage 4,917 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/06/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/06/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 4,917 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2299cc
D489 TFM Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/06/2006
- 4,917 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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D489 TFM Mileage History
- 10/05/20064,917 mi
- 06/06/20064,917 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
D489 TFM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes 230 (D489 TFM) between May 2006 and June 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 June 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)”; “front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)”; “Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.