1990 Mercedes 2.3L Diesel · G973 CDU
1990 Mercedes (2.3L, diesel). First registered 02 Apr 1990. Recorded mileage 552,895 miles. MOT expired on 28 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 28 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 552,895 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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G973 CDU Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/06/2023
- 552,895 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
G973 CDU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes Unknown (G973 CDU) between May 2022 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 29 June 2023 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: Suspension (7 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Bonnet primary retaining device insecure hinge mount corroded (3.1 (c))”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength ”; “Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))”.
G973 CDU Mileage History
- 13/05/2022552,505 mi
- 30/06/2022552,505 mi
- 23/06/2023552,895 mi+390 mi
- 29/06/2023552,895 mi
Average of roughly 346 miles per year across 4 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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