1987 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · E384 YEC
1987 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/11/1987. Recorded mileage 9,033 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02/06/2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/08/2018)
- Recorded Mileage
- 9,033 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
E384 YEC Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/05/2018
- 9,033 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (15 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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E384 YEC Mileage History
- 06/03/200689,607 mi
- 05/03/200797,265 mi+7,658 mi
- 25/02/2008103,581 mi+6,316 mi
- 04/03/2008103,787 mi+206 mi
- 11/03/2009108,277 mi+4,490 mi
- 11/04/2009108,305 mi+28 mi
- 22/04/2010114,802 mi+6,497 mi
- 11/04/2011120,354 mi+5,552 mi
- 25/05/2011120,696 mi+342 mi
- 22/05/2012123,997 mi+3,301 mi
- 29/05/2012123,999 mi+2 mi
- 30/05/2013125,479 mi+1,480 mi
- 03/06/2013125,479 mi
- 22/05/2014127,713 mi+2,234 mi
- 29/05/2014127,713 mi
- 21/05/2015128,625 mi+912 mi
- 22/05/2015128,625 mi
- 11/05/20161,767 mi-126,858 mi
- 23/05/20175,221 mi+3,454 mi
- 23/05/20175,221 mi
- 29/05/20189,033 mi+3,812 mi
Average of roughly -6,588 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
E384 YEC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Mercedes 230 (E384 YEC) between March 2006 and May 2018.
The record contains 13 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 29 May 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Brakes (8 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Steering (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 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: “Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)”.
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