1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · G564 APG
1989 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 29 Aug 1989. Recorded mileage 214,069 miles. MOT valid until 15 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 214,069 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G564 APG Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/09/2026
- 214,069 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 14 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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G564 APG Mileage History
- 30/07/2024213,199 mi
- 03/09/2024213,204 mi+5 mi
- 10/09/2024213,218 mi+14 mi
- 17/09/2025213,613 mi+395 mi
- 07/09/2026214,069 mi+456 mi
Average of roughly 413 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
G564 APG 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 (G564 APG) between July 2024 and September 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 September 2026 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: Brakes (15 issues), Suspension (12 issues), Windscreen (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 57 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: “Rear fog lamp switch not able to be operated from the normal driving position (4.5.3 (a))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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