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1984 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · B375 YDE

B375 YDE

1984 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1984. Recorded mileage 200,573 miles. MOT expired on 04 Oct 2024. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES 230
Year / Origin
1984 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 04 Oct 2024
Road Tax
Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
Recorded Mileage
200,573 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 04 Oct 2024
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01 Apr 2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1984
Engine
2299cc
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B375 YDE Key Findings

  • 3 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2023
  • 200,573 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)

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B375 YDE MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 7 Sept 2026, 16:20
MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1984 Mercedes 230 (B375 YDE) between October 2022 and October 2023.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 October 2023 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: Suspension (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structura”; “Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.

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B375 YDE Mileage History

  1. 03/10/2022200,179 mi
  2. 12/09/2023200,561 mi+382 mi
  3. 06/10/2023200,573 mi+12 mi

Average of roughly 391 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
50
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
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Average MOT pass rate (67%)
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