1977 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · YTA 406S
1977 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1977. Recorded mileage 169,411 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1977 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03/03/2025
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 169,411 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1977
- Engine
- 2307cc
YTA 406S Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/03/2024
- 169,411 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (23 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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YTA 406S Mileage History
- 23/12/2021169,070 mi
- 29/11/2022169,288 mi+218 mi
- 15/12/2022169,290 mi+2 mi
- 29/01/2024169,410 mi+120 mi
- 04/03/2024169,411 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 155 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
YTA 406S 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 1977 Mercedes 230 (YTA 406S) between December 2021 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 04 March 2024 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 (23 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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 Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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