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1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · D525 MWL

D525 MWL

1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1986. Recorded mileage 145,292 miles. MOT status: Expired.

MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 27/06/2026
Tax Status
Unknown
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2299cc

D525 MWL Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 24/06/2025
  • 145,292 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 (60%)
! Older vehicle
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D525 MWL Mileage History

  1. 23/05/2023142,836 mi
  2. 28/06/2023142,837 mi+1 mi
  3. 24/06/2024144,342 mi+1,505 mi
  4. 24/06/2024144,342 mi
  5. 24/06/2025145,292 mi+950 mi

Average of roughly 1,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

D525 MWL 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.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (D525 MWL) between May 2023 and June 2025.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 24 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

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