1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · CVZ 7699
1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 03 May 1989. Recorded mileage 150,230 miles. MOT valid until 24 May 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24 May 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,230 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
CVZ 7699 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/05/2026
- 150,230 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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CVZ 7699 Mileage History
- 24/03/2023137,757 mi
- 28/03/2024143,939 mi+6,182 mi
- 11/04/2025148,121 mi+4,182 mi
- 10/04/2026150,230 mi+2,109 mi
- 26/05/2026150,230 mi
Average of roughly 3,931 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
CVZ 7699 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (CVZ 7699) between March 2023 and May 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 26 May 2026 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: Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear Moun”.
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