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MERCEDES 2301989 · 2.3L PETROL

F586 PLW

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1989 MERCEDES 230 — PETROL, 2299cc. This vehicle has 165,715 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 12/03/2007
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/09/2006
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1989
Engine
2299cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle’s MOT history shows a single recorded test on 2006-03-13, when it had 165,715 miles and passed with no defects. This is the only evidence of its mechanical condition. No further MOT entries are provided, meaning there is no recent data to assess changes in its reliability or safety. The absence of subsequent tests raises concerns about potential undetected issues, as the vehicle has not been inspected in 20 years. The recorded mileage of 165,715 miles is very low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging just 4,479 miles annually. This suggests the car may have been driven infrequently, stored for long periods, or used in a way that minimizes wear. However, low mileage does not guarantee mechanical soundness, as components like rubber parts, fluids, and electrical systems can degrade over time regardless of use. The lack of recent MOTs means there is no evidence to confirm whether the vehicle has remained stable or developed new issues. With only one MOT record, there is no pattern of recurring defects, wear, or failures to analyze. The absence of "issues" or "defects" in 2006 is positive, but it does not provide insight into the current state of critical systems like brakes, suspension, or steering.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/4/2026, 4:23:03 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The vehicle’s MOT history shows a single recorded test on 2006-03-13, when it had 165,715 miles and passed with no defects. This is the only evidence of its mechanical condition. No further MOT entries are provided, meaning there is no recent data to assess changes in its reliability or safety. The absence of subsequent tests raises concerns about potential undetected issues, as the vehicle has not been inspected in 20 years. The recorded mileage of 165,715 miles is very low for a 37-year-old vehicle, averaging just 4,479 miles annually. This suggests the car may have been driven infrequently, stored for long periods, or used in a way that minimizes wear. However, low mileage does not guarantee mechanical soundness, as components like rubber parts, fluids, and electrical systems can degrade over time regardless of use. The lack of recent MOTs means there is no evidence to confirm whether the vehicle has remained stable or developed new issues. With only one MOT record, there is no pattern of recurring defects, wear, or failures to analyze. The absence of "issues" or "defects" in 2006 is positive, but it does not provide insight into the current state of critical systems like brakes, suspension, or steering.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1989, this Mercedes 230 with plate F586 PLW has undergone 1 MOT inspection since March 2006.

Historically, this vehicle has passed 100% of its MOT tests, totaling 1 passes against 0 fails. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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