1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · E803 MMK
1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 23 Oct 1987. Recorded mileage 82,832 miles. MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,832 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
E803 MMK Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/10/2025
- 82,832 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E803 MMK Mileage History
- 20/09/200646,454 mi
- 26/09/200746,700 mi+246 mi
- 16/09/200846,725 mi+25 mi
- 18/09/200946,810 mi+85 mi
- 13/09/201047,143 mi+333 mi
- 17/09/201047,160 mi+17 mi
- 30/08/201148,180 mi+1,020 mi
- 13/09/201251,384 mi+3,204 mi
- 10/09/201351,802 mi+418 mi
- 10/09/201451,895 mi+93 mi
- 19/11/201551,903 mi+8 mi
- 22/10/201653,318 mi+1,415 mi
- 28/10/201757,850 mi+4,532 mi
- 20/10/201863,061 mi+5,211 mi
- 19/10/201967,527 mi+4,466 mi
- 19/10/202072,555 mi+5,028 mi
- 25/10/202177,138 mi+4,583 mi
- 25/10/202177,138 mi
- 19/10/202281,257 mi+4,119 mi
- 31/10/202382,079 mi+822 mi
- 31/10/202382,080 mi+1 mi
- 01/11/202482,591 mi+511 mi
- 24/10/202582,832 mi+241 mi
Average of roughly 1,905 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
E803 MMK 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 1987 Mercedes-Benz 230 (E803 MMK) between September 2006 and October 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 24 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Steering (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Brake performance unable to be tested Brake pads worn (1.2.1 (g))”; “Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)”.
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