1985 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · B445 XKK
1985 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1985. Recorded mileage 88,104 miles. MOT status: No results.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- No results
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (26/07/2017)
- Recorded Mileage
- 88,104 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2299cc
B445 XKK Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2016
- 88,104 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring windscreen items (31 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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B445 XKK Mileage History
- 02/05/200674,543 mi
- 01/05/200778,555 mi+4,012 mi
- 01/05/200778,555 mi
- 25/04/200881,348 mi+2,793 mi
- 15/04/200983,432 mi+2,084 mi
- 21/04/201084,574 mi+1,142 mi
- 20/10/201185,055 mi+481 mi
- 24/10/201185,055 mi
- 29/10/201285,405 mi+350 mi
- 26/11/201385,636 mi+231 mi
- 27/11/201385,636 mi
- 03/12/201486,552 mi+916 mi
- 04/12/201587,572 mi+1,020 mi
- 17/11/201688,104 mi+532 mi
- 17/11/201688,104 mi
Average of roughly 1,286 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
B445 XKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes 230 (B445 XKK) between May 2006 and November 2016.
The record contains 11 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2016 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Windscreen (31 issues), Lighting (10 issues), Suspension (7 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 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: “Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)”; “Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress ”; “Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress”.
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