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1990 MERCEDES 2302.3L PETROL

H848 BAV

Vehicle Insight Summary

Considering this 1990 MERCEDES 230? It's a PETROL with a 2299cc engine showing unavailable miles. MOT is not recorded and it's not currently taxed. View the full DVLA history below.

MOT
Expired
Expires 20/06/2008
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 01/11/2008
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2299cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT on 2007-06-22 recorded a pass with a note that the parking brake efficiency just met requirements. This suggests the braking system was near the threshold of compliance, potentially indicating wear, misadjustment, or component degradation. No other defects were listed for this test. A prior MOT on 2006-06-03 showed a failure due to an ABS warning lamp indicating a fault (3.4.1c) and a parking brake efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7). The subsequent 2006-06-05 MOT, just two days later, showed a pass with no defects. This rapid resolution of the ABS fault is possible, but the recurring parking brake issue across multiple tests highlights a persistent concern. The pattern of defects suggests the braking system—particularly the parking brake—has required attention over time. While the 2007 test showed improvement, the marginal compliance raises questions about long-term reliability. The ABS fault was addressed between 2006-06-03 and 2006-06-05, but no further details are provided. No other safety-critical issues were recorded in the history.

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Free vehicle health score

45
/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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