1984 Mercedes C 2.3L Petrol · B281 FOA
1984 Mercedes C (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 159,550 miles. MOT expired on 01 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES C
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Jul 2025)
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B281 FOA Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2025
- 159,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B281 FOA Mileage History
- 05/11/2021157,814 mi
- 03/07/2025159,550 mi+1,736 mi
- 03/07/2025159,550 mi
Average of roughly 475 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
B281 FOA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes C (B281 FOA) between November 2021 and July 2025.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2025 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: Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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.
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