1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · R101 WUD
1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 22/09/1997. Recorded mileage 149,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/11/2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 2295cc
R101 WUD Key Findings
- 24 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/11/2021
- 149,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (15 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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R101 WUD Mileage History
- 22/11/200562,759 mi
- 30/01/200663,568 mi+809 mi
- 30/01/200663,568 mi
- 21/02/200769,615 mi+6,047 mi
- 21/02/200769,615 mi
- 10/09/200871,061 mi+1,446 mi
- 10/09/200871,061 mi
- 05/09/200982,005 mi+10,944 mi
- 04/09/201089,674 mi+7,669 mi
- 19/08/201192,912 mi+3,238 mi
- 31/08/201293,443 mi+531 mi
- 16/08/201393,900 mi+457 mi
- 01/10/201395,014 mi+1,114 mi
- 27/09/2014103,303 mi+8,289 mi
- 31/10/2015114,714 mi+11,411 mi
- 01/10/2016125,478 mi+10,764 mi
- 04/11/2017136,777 mi+11,299 mi
- 03/11/2018143,038 mi+6,261 mi
- 05/11/2018143,041 mi+3 mi
- 01/11/2019146,970 mi+3,929 mi
- 02/11/2019146,973 mi+3 mi
- 05/11/2020148,604 mi+1,631 mi
- 02/11/2021149,212 mi+608 mi
- 02/11/2021149,212 mi
Average of roughly 5,422 miles per year across 24 recorded odometer readings.
R101 WUD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
24 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mercedes-Benz 230 (R101 WUD) between November 2005 and November 2021.
The record contains 17 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 02 November 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 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: “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))”.
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