1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · F554 FVF
1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19 Jan 1989. Recorded mileage 77,243 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jan 2024. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jan 2024
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 77,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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F554 FVF Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2023
- 77,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
F554 FVF 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (F554 FVF) between January 2023 and January 2023.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 19 January 2023 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: Brakes (13 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
F554 FVF Mileage History
- 18/01/202377,236 mi
- 19/01/202377,243 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 2,714 miles per year across 2 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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