1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · G685 WGX
1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/06/1990. Recorded mileage 48,285 miles. MOT valid until 23/08/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23/08/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 48,285 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2290cc
G685 WGX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/08/2026
- 48,285 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G685 WGX Mileage History
- 29/05/202447,804 mi
- 01/07/202548,247 mi+443 mi
- 10/06/202648,266 mi+19 mi
- 25/08/202648,285 mi+19 mi
- 25/08/202648,285 mi
Average of roughly 215 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G685 WGX MOT History
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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (G685 WGX) between May 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (8 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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