1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · E586 DPG
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1987. Recorded mileage 167,769 miles. MOT valid until 10 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 10 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 167,769 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E586 DPG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/04/2026
- 167,769 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E586 DPG 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (E586 DPG) between May 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 April 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 (7 issues), Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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 Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
E586 DPG Mileage History
- 06/05/2023167,612 mi
- 25/04/2024167,736 mi+124 mi
- 09/05/2024167,738 mi+2 mi
- 12/05/2025167,740 mi+2 mi
- 13/04/2026167,769 mi+29 mi
Average of roughly 53 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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