1989 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · G431 ATR
1989 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1989. Recorded mileage 221,657 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/03/2018
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31/03/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,657 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 2299cc
G431 ATR Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/03/2017
- 221,657 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (26 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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G431 ATR Mileage History
- 02/02/2006118,095 mi
- 06/02/2006118,095 mi
- 01/02/2007127,447 mi+9,352 mi
- 01/02/2007127,447 mi
- 08/02/2008136,760 mi+9,313 mi
- 11/02/2008136,760 mi
- 16/02/2009145,437 mi+8,677 mi
- 17/02/2009145,437 mi
- 26/02/2010154,227 mi+8,790 mi
- 23/02/2011165,726 mi+11,499 mi
- 25/02/2011165,726 mi
- 27/02/2012177,145 mi+11,419 mi
- 29/02/2012177,145 mi
- 27/02/2013188,992 mi+11,847 mi
- 27/02/2014197,111 mi+8,119 mi
- 28/02/2014197,111 mi
- 27/02/2015210,442 mi+13,331 mi
- 24/02/2016217,330 mi+6,888 mi
- 08/03/2016217,378 mi+48 mi
- 10/03/2017221,657 mi+4,279 mi
- 10/03/2017221,657 mi
Average of roughly 9,330 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
G431 ATR MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 230 (G431 ATR) between February 2006 and March 2017.
The record contains 12 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 10 March 2017 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 9 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (26 issues), Suspension (20 issues), Windscreen (16 issues), Tyres (14 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 79 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: “Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)”.
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