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1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · F230 DUA

F230 DUA

1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1989. Recorded mileage 44,835 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 25/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1989
Engine
2299cc

F230 DUA Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2025
  • 44,835 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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F230 DUA Mileage History

  1. 16/09/202240,342 mi
  2. 13/11/202343,302 mi+2,960 mi
  3. 08/05/202443,365 mi+63 mi
  4. 15/05/202443,396 mi+31 mi
  5. 26/06/202544,835 mi+1,439 mi

Average of roughly 1,619 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

F230 DUA MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (F230 DUA) between September 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 26 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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