1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · E170 FNH
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 99,907 miles. MOT status: Failed. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,907 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E170 FNH Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 14/04/2026
- 99,907 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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E170 FNH MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (E170 FNH) between April 2026 and April 2026.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear Brake performance unable to be tested Parking brake (1.2.1 (g))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”; “Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm ”.
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