No, E290 NOW is currently registered under SORN (Statutory Off Road Notification) with the DVLA.

When is the MOT due for E290 NOW?

The MOT for E290 NOW is valid and due for renewal on or before 13 June 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of E290 NOW?

The recorded mileage for E290 NOW is 16,154 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is E290 NOW ULEZ compliant?

No, E290 NOW does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1988 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · E290 NOW

E290 NOW

1988 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1988. Recorded mileage 16,154 miles. MOT valid until 13/06/2027. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model: MERCEDES 230
Year / Origin: 1988 · Chelmsford
MOT Status: Valid until 13/06/2027
Road Tax: SORN
Recorded Mileage: 16,154 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine: PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

Valid

Valid until 13/06/2027

Tax Status

SORN

Statutory Off Road (SORN)

Mileage: 16,154 mi
Fuel Type: PETROL
Year: 1988
Engine: 2299cc

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E290 NOW Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/06/2026
16,154 miles recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

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E290 NOW Mileage History

18/04/202416,150 mi
21/04/202616,153 mi+3 mi
15/06/202616,154 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 2 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

E290 NOW MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 6 Sept 2026, 10:31

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes 230 (E290 NOW) between April 2024 and June 2026.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 June 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: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 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: “Central Front Prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”.

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