1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · MBZ 2309
1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Oct 1988. Recorded mileage 173,293 miles. MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Manchester & Merseyside
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
MBZ 2309 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/08/2026
- 173,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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MBZ 2309 Mileage History
- 18/08/2023170,748 mi
- 23/08/2024172,369 mi+1,621 mi
- 29/08/2025172,963 mi+594 mi
- 02/09/2025172,963 mi
- 06/08/2026173,293 mi+330 mi
Average of roughly 857 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MBZ 2309 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 230 (MBZ 2309) between August 2023 and August 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 August 2026 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: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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 insecure (4.5.3 (a))”; “Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”.
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