1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · YKO 744
1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1990. Recorded mileage 178,236 miles. MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1990 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 178,236 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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YKO 744 Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2026
- 178,236 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YKO 744 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 1990 Mercedes-Benz 230 (YKO 744) between December 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 September 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: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 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: “Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a bo”.
YKO 744 Mileage History
- 08/12/2023167,109 mi
- 19/12/2023167,109 mi
- 03/01/2025171,580 mi+4,471 mi
- 06/01/2026174,747 mi+3,167 mi
- 14/09/2026178,236 mi+3,489 mi
Average of roughly 4,020 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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