1984 Mercedes 2.9L Diesel · A830 OEL
1984 Mercedes (2.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 1984. Recorded mileage 250,362 km. MOT expired on 29 May 2025.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES
- Year / Origin
- 1984 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 29 May 2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (13 Aug 2026)
- Recorded Odometer
- 250,362 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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A830 OEL Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/05/2024
- 250,362 km recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A830 OEL 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 1984 Mercedes Unknown (A830 OEL) between February 2022 and May 2024.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 15 May 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 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 Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.
A830 OEL Odometer History
- 05/02/2022249,859 km
- 31/05/2023249,920 km+61 km
- 15/05/2024250,362 km+442 km
Average of roughly 221 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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