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G183 FLJ

1990 Mercedes-benz 230

Red Petrol 2299cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

214,422 mi
Last recorded214,422 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Mercedes-benz 230127,751 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 FLJ
MakeMercedes-benz
Model230
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,299cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 214,422 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 214,409 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Window in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Rear Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 203,914 miles

Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 200,287 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2022 200,286 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas showing throu (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 195,466 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 186,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 176,288 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 175,909 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

some rear suspension pipes rusty

Pass 24 Feb 2018 168,778 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 168,778 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 164,435 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 160,062 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,125 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 151,397 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 148,040 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 145,737 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 142,409 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 138,325 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 133,411 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 128,248 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 120,101 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 111,406 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz 230?

Based on 68,016 MOT tests across 8,576 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,918
Miles/Year
62
Year Lifespan
8,576
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,934
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,565
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,276
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,500
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,463
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G183 FLJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 in Red with a 2,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1990 Mercedes-benz 230 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 127,751 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz 230 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 2,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G183 FLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz 230 typically stays on UK roads for around 62 years. At 36 years old, this Mercedes-benz 230 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was G183 FLJ registered?

G183 FLJ is a 1990 Mercedes-benz 230, first registered on 27 April 1990.

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