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1984 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · ABZ 230

ABZ 230

1984 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/10/1984. Recorded mileage 99,178 miles. MOT status: No results. Taxed until 01/03/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 230
Year / Origin
1984 · Peterborough
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
No results
Road Tax
Taxed (01/03/2027)
Recorded Mileage
99,178 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
No results
No test records found
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/03/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1984
Engine
2299cc

ABZ 230 Key Findings

  • 19 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 11/08/2021
  • 99,178 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 5 historical MOT failures
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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! MOT Status Unknown
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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ABZ 230 Mileage History

  1. 26/05/200670,392 mi
  2. 22/05/200774,619 mi+4,227 mi
  3. 01/05/200878,938 mi+4,319 mi
  4. 07/07/200982,887 mi+3,949 mi
  5. 27/06/201183,674 mi+787 mi
  6. 05/10/201283,756 mi+82 mi
  7. 18/10/201387,628 mi+3,872 mi
  8. 18/10/201387,628 mi
  9. 16/10/201489,067 mi+1,439 mi
  10. 16/10/201592,176 mi+3,109 mi
  11. 07/10/201698,276 mi+6,100 mi
  12. 14/10/201698,389 mi+113 mi
  13. 13/10/201798,755 mi+366 mi
  14. 16/10/201798,755 mi
  15. 08/11/201899,145 mi+390 mi
  16. 25/11/201999,166 mi+21 mi
  17. 03/12/201999,167 mi+1 mi
  18. 28/07/202199,173 mi+6 mi
  19. 11/08/202199,178 mi+5 mi

Average of roughly 1,892 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.

ABZ 230 MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 20:18
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

19 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes 230 (ABZ 230) between May 2006 and August 2021.

The record contains 14 passes and 5 failures.

The most recent test on 11 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Bodywork (7 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 21 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 tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Emissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))”.

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