1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · H534 FCM
1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16/09/1990. Recorded mileage 242,295 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Bournemouth
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/06/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 242,295 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1990
- Engine
- 2299cc
H534 FCM Key Findings
- 30 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/06/2024
- 242,295 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 12 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (40 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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H534 FCM Mileage History
- 10/03/2006166,853 mi
- 09/02/2007174,636 mi+7,783 mi
- 09/02/2007174,636 mi
- 19/03/2008185,161 mi+10,525 mi
- 27/03/2008185,164 mi+3 mi
- 21/03/2009188,936 mi+3,772 mi
- 22/03/2010192,727 mi+3,791 mi
- 22/03/2010192,727 mi
- 04/02/2011198,147 mi+5,420 mi
- 04/02/2011198,147 mi
- 03/03/2012202,854 mi+4,707 mi
- 06/03/2012202,915 mi+61 mi
- 06/03/2012202,915 mi
- 06/07/2013207,380 mi+4,465 mi
- 07/08/2014210,628 mi+3,248 mi
- 10/08/2015211,205 mi+577 mi
- 15/11/2016219,117 mi+7,912 mi
- 05/04/2017220,817 mi+1,700 mi
- 10/04/2017220,855 mi+38 mi
- 25/10/2017222,339 mi+1,484 mi
- 07/11/2018227,090 mi+4,751 mi
- 04/12/2019231,681 mi+4,591 mi
- 04/12/2019231,681 mi
- 03/02/2021237,171 mi+5,490 mi
- 07/03/2022240,203 mi+3,032 mi
- 12/04/2022240,203 mi
- 25/05/2023240,792 mi+589 mi
- 02/06/2023240,792 mi
- 26/06/2024242,295 mi+1,503 mi
- 26/06/2024242,295 mi
Average of roughly 4,123 miles per year across 30 recorded odometer readings.
H534 FCM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
30 MOT tests are recorded for this 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (H534 FCM) between March 2006 and June 2024.
The record contains 18 passes and 12 failures.
The most recent test on 26 June 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 12 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (40 issues), Lighting (28 issues), Suspension (26 issues), Tyres (16 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (10 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 92 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))”; “Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))”.
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