1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · G436 ECW
1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1989. Recorded mileage 183,246 miles. MOT expired on 14 Aug 2026. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Aug 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 183,246 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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G436 ECW Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2025
- 183,246 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G436 ECW 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (G436 ECW) between June 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
G436 ECW Mileage History
- 02/06/2023178,494 mi
- 27/09/2023178,494 mi
- 28/09/2023178,494 mi
- 16/08/2024179,749 mi+1,255 mi
- 11/08/2025183,246 mi+3,497 mi
Average of roughly 2,167 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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