1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · BUA 817X
1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1981. Recorded mileage 232,889 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1981 · Birmingham
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17/08/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 232,889 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1981
- Engine
- 2293cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
BUA 817X Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2025
- 232,889 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: Below 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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BUA 817X Mileage History
- 02/08/2023232,435 mi
- 30/07/2024232,717 mi+282 mi
- 13/08/2024232,726 mi+9 mi
- 24/07/2025232,877 mi+151 mi
- 31/07/2025232,889 mi+12 mi
Average of roughly 227 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BUA 817X MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 (BUA 817X) between August 2023 and July 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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