1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · F528 SFE
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1988. Recorded mileage 101,089 miles. MOT valid until 09/09/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 09/09/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2299cc
F528 SFE Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 101,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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F528 SFE Mileage History
- 20/06/200657,758 mi
- 18/06/200759,391 mi+1,633 mi
- 23/06/200860,438 mi+1,047 mi
- 22/06/200961,167 mi+729 mi
- 14/06/201061,712 mi+545 mi
- 20/06/201162,241 mi+529 mi
- 22/06/201262,759 mi+518 mi
- 17/06/201363,439 mi+680 mi
- 09/06/201463,947 mi+508 mi
- 02/06/201564,508 mi+561 mi
- 06/04/201764,754 mi+246 mi
- 29/03/201870,258 mi+5,504 mi
- 21/03/201976,864 mi+6,606 mi
- 21/03/201976,866 mi+2 mi
- 12/03/202082,773 mi+5,907 mi
- 31/03/202193,041 mi+10,268 mi
- 31/03/202193,041 mi
- 13/04/202295,375 mi+2,334 mi
- 12/04/202396,971 mi+1,596 mi
- 12/03/202498,052 mi+1,081 mi
- 14/03/202498,052 mi
- 11/09/2025100,098 mi+2,046 mi
- 01/09/2026101,089 mi+991 mi
Average of roughly 2,145 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
F528 SFE 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (F528 SFE) between June 2006 and September 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 2026 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: Suspension (12 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (7 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))”; “Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))”; “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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