1989 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · F853 JHA
1989 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 May 1989. Recorded mileage 103,788 miles. MOT expired on 22 Aug 2006.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Aug 2006
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Mar 2006)
- Recorded Mileage
- 103,788 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
F853 JHA Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/08/2005
- 103,788 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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F853 JHA MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1989 Mercedes 230 (F853 JHA) between August 2005 and August 2005.
The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 0 advisory notices note items to monitor.
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