1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · E112 JPM
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 20/06/1988. Recorded mileage 111,958 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/04/2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 111,958 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2299cc
E112 JPM Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/03/2023
- 111,958 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (26 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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E112 JPM Mileage History
- 17/01/200682,908 mi
- 08/01/200786,376 mi+3,468 mi
- 08/01/200889,769 mi+3,393 mi
- 08/01/200889,770 mi+1 mi
- 15/01/200991,858 mi+2,088 mi
- 13/01/201095,059 mi+3,201 mi
- 18/01/201196,443 mi+1,384 mi
- 23/01/201297,006 mi+563 mi
- 25/01/201297,007 mi+1 mi
- 09/03/201397,468 mi+461 mi
- 16/03/201397,472 mi+4 mi
- 17/03/201498,113 mi+641 mi
- 20/03/201498,115 mi+2 mi
- 20/03/201598,784 mi+669 mi
- 22/03/201699,543 mi+759 mi
- 27/03/2017100,326 mi+783 mi
- 07/03/2018102,644 mi+2,318 mi
- 03/04/2019104,899 mi+2,255 mi
- 25/03/2020107,951 mi+3,052 mi
- 16/03/2021108,390 mi+439 mi
- 21/03/2022109,923 mi+1,533 mi
- 20/03/2023111,948 mi+2,025 mi
- 23/03/2023111,958 mi+10 mi
Average of roughly 1,691 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E112 JPM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (E112 JPM) between January 2006 and March 2023.
The record contains 18 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 23 March 2023 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 (26 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 45 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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)”.
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