1983 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · A404 SDV
1983 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1983. Recorded mileage 179,867 km. MOT expired on 27 Apr 2026. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1983 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Odometer
- 179,867 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A404 SDV Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/04/2025
- 179,867 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A404 SDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Mercedes-Benz 230 (A404 SDV) between April 2025 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))”; “Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”.
A404 SDV Odometer History
- 02/04/2025179,851 km
- 29/04/2025179,867 km+16 km
Average of roughly 217 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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