1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · G601 ELB
1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jun 1990. Recorded mileage 82,778 km. MOT expired on 16 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 82,778 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
G601 ELB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/09/2025
- 82,778 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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G601 ELB Odometer History
- 11/09/202582,778 km
- 18/09/202582,778 km
Average of roughly 0 km per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
G601 ELB 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (G601 ELB) between September 2025 and September 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 18 September 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))”.
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