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MERCEDES-BENZ 2301997 · 2.3L Petrol

P452 DEP

Vehicle Insight Summary

This 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ 230 is a Petrol vehicle with a 2290cc engine. Currently it has no valid MOT recorded and is not currently taxed. The latest recorded mileage is 87,179.

MOT

Expired

Expires 14/07/2026

Tax

No data

Mileage: 87,179
Fuel: Petrol
Year: 1997
Engine: 2290cc

Free vehicle health score

/ 100 · Below Average

Public record health check: Below Average.

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)

! Older vehicle

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Finance

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Write-off

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Salvage

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Imported

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Exported

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Scrapped

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Destruction

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V5C Logbook

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Full MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: Jul 13, 2026, 01:00 AM

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 (P452 DEP), we found 5 MOT results in the period of October 2021 to July 2025.

With 4 passes and 1 failures, the lifetime MOT pass rate stands at 80%. This consistent performance at MOT centers suggests this vehicle has been kept in good order.

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