1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · E701 LEW
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 14 Jan 1988. Recorded mileage 146,631 miles. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 146,631 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E701 LEW Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/05/2024
- 146,631 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E701 LEW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (E701 LEW) between May 2024 and May 2024.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 31 May 2024 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Fuel tank leaking filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stre”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
E701 LEW Mileage History
- 28/05/2024146,631 mi
- 31/05/2024146,631 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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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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