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1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · B316 LPH

B316 LPH

1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1985. Recorded mileage 253,938 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 06/03/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2299cc

B316 LPH Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 07/03/2025
  • 253,938 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
! Average MOT pass rate (50%)
! Older vehicle
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B316 LPH Mileage History

  1. 05/05/2022253,664 mi
  2. 16/11/2023253,723 mi+59 mi
  3. 28/02/2025253,912 mi+189 mi
  4. 07/03/2025253,938 mi+26 mi

Average of roughly 96 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

B316 LPH MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 15 Apr 2026, 17:56
MOT Analysis

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

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (B316 LPH) between May 2022 and March 2025.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 07 March 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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