1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · F316 GNT
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 25 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 212,002 miles. MOT expired on 30 May 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 30 May 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 212,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F316 GNT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 19/05/2026
- 212,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 22 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (18 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F316 GNT 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (F316 GNT) between May 2024 and May 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (18 issues), Brakes (14 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 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: “Offside Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
F316 GNT Mileage History
- 29/05/2024212,002 mi
- 30/05/2024212,002 mi
- 30/05/2025212,002 mi
- 30/05/2025212,002 mi
- 19/05/2026212,002 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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