1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · PGV 53E
1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1967. Recorded mileage 50,977 miles. MOT valid until 08/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1967 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,977 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1967
- Engine
- 2306cc
PGV 53E Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2026
- 50,977 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
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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PGV 53E Mileage History
- 13/02/202450,864 mi
- 03/07/202650,976 mi+112 mi
- 10/07/202650,977 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 47 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
PGV 53E MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1967 Mercedes-Benz 230 (PGV 53E) between February 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”.
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