1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · D439 UOD
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 27/05/1987. Recorded mileage 221,568 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07/01/2011
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/10/2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 221,568 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1987
- Engine
- 2299cc
D439 UOD Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/01/2010
- 221,568 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (6 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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D439 UOD Mileage History
- 04/01/2006155,875 mi
- 06/01/2006155,875 mi
- 04/01/2007169,921 mi+14,046 mi
- 08/01/2007169,921 mi
- 20/12/2007187,435 mi+17,514 mi
- 20/12/2007187,435 mi
- 23/12/2008207,584 mi+20,149 mi
- 23/12/2008207,584 mi
- 07/01/2010221,568 mi+13,984 mi
- 07/01/2010221,568 mi
Average of roughly 16,389 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
D439 UOD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (D439 UOD) between January 2006 and January 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 07 January 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.