Official DVLA Record
MOT Valid

1990 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · H558 FCM

H558 FCM

1990 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/08/1990. Recorded mileage 260,346 miles. MOT valid until 10/12/2026. Currently declared SORN.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 230
Year / Origin
1990 · Bournemouth
MOT Status
Valid until 10/12/2026
Road Tax
SORN (17/04/2026)
Recorded Mileage
260,346 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 10/12/2026
Tax Status
SORN
Statutory Off Road (SORN)
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1990
Engine
2299cc

H558 FCM Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/11/2025
  • 260,346 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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H558 FCM Mileage History

  1. 02/11/2023238,827 mi
  2. 05/11/2024249,997 mi+11,170 mi
  3. 11/12/2024250,014 mi+17 mi
  4. 19/11/2025260,345 mi+10,331 mi
  5. 28/11/2025260,346 mi+1 mi

Average of roughly 10,383 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

H558 FCM MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Sept 2026, 20:21
MOT Analysis

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 1990 Mercedes 230 (H558 FCM) between November 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 28 November 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: Lighting (12 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 24 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 Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))”.

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