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Mercedes-Benz 230

Red · Petrol · 1989 · 2,299 cc

4880 PWMOT history

4880 PW is a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 76,914 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Apr 2027
Mileage
76,914 mi
At MOT on 28 Apr 2026
MOT tests
15
11 passed · 4 failed
Per year
1,404 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4880 PW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
230
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,299 cc
Year of manufacture
1989
First used
31 Dec 1989
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4880 PW was last recorded at 76,914 miles on 28 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
76,914 miles · 27 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
1,404 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,914 miles
  • 2016 – 76,742 miles
  • 2015 – 76,099 miles
  • 2014 – 76,088 miles
  • 2013 – 69,879 miles
  • 2012 – 58,054 miles
  • 2011 – 52,402 miles
  • 2009 – 51,245 miles
  • 2007 – 50,505 miles
  • 2006 – 49,401 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,914 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
  • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

15 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,914 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    147994214173
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail76,914 miles (+172)2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,914 miles
    Test number
    975235527698
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested brake pipes corroded (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass76,742 miles (+627)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    76,742 miles
    Test number
    485927430347
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  4. Pass76,115 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    76,115 miles
    Test number
    202173023495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail76,114 miles (+15)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,114 miles
    Test number
    729111665978
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  6. Pass76,099 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    76,099 miles
    Test number
    824286569941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail76,099 miles (+11)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,099 miles
    Test number
    337479490787
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

  8. Pass76,088 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    76,088 miles
    Test number
    647008684245
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass69,879 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    108124783215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail69,879 miles (+11,825)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,879 miles
    Test number
    748454283214
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

  11. Pass58,054 miles (+5,652)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    58,054 miles
    Test number
    557536772229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Pass52,402 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    52,402 miles
    Test number
    335464781465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass51,245 miles (+740)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    51,245 miles
    Test number
    994145359045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass50,505 miles (+1,104)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    50,505 miles
    Test number
    344530267288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass49,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,401 miles
    Test number
    312033266242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4880 PW

What vehicle is registration 4880 PW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4880 PW on a red petrol Mercedes-Benz 230 first used on 31 Dec 1989. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4880 PW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4880 PW is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4880 PW?
The MOT on 4880 PW is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4880 PW done?
4880 PW was recorded at 76,914 miles at its MOT on 28 Apr 2026, an average of 1,404 miles a year.
Has 4880 PW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4880 PW has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on 4880 PW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 4880 PW find?
4880 PW passed its latest MOT on 28 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; fuel pipe/s corroded; sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear surface rust.

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