DVLA verified

MOT valid

1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 2302.3L Petrol

C918 BKN

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 165,684 miles recorded, this Green 1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 230 runs on Petrol with a 2299cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is unpaid.

MOT

Valid

Expires 21/09/2026

Tax

No data

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Mileage: 165,684
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1985
Engine: 2299cc

Vehicle Public Record vs. Hidden Financial Risk

/ 100 · Good

DVSA MOT History: Verified

Public MOT roadworthiness: Good.

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✓ Valid MOT

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (75%)

! Older vehicle

Hidden Legal & Financial Status: PENDING

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Stolen

Locked

Finance

Locked

Write-off

Locked

Salvage

Locked

Imported

Locked

Exported

Locked

Scrapped

Locked

Destruction

Locked

V5C Logbook

Locked

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Full MOT History

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

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Registered in 1985, this Mercedes-Benz 230 with plate C918 BKN has undergone 4 MOT inspections since July 2023.

With 3 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 75%. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

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