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1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C912 BYE

C912 BYE

1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 18/09/1985. Recorded mileage 132,975 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 07/03/2025
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1985
Engine
2299cc

C912 BYE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 08/03/2024
  • 132,975 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 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 (67%)
! Older vehicle
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C912 BYE Mileage History

  1. 10/09/2022132,802 mi
  2. 07/03/2024132,967 mi+165 mi
  3. 08/03/2024132,975 mi+8 mi

Average of roughly 116 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

C912 BYE MOT History

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

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (C912 BYE) between September 2022 and March 2024.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 08 March 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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