1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · B512 YBV
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 21/03/1985. Recorded mileage 54,703 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,703 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2299cc
B512 YBV Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/09/2025
- 54,703 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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B512 YBV Mileage History
- 13/04/200649,583 mi
- 24/04/200749,590 mi+7 mi
- 17/04/200849,597 mi+7 mi
- 23/04/200949,604 mi+7 mi
- 22/04/201049,808 mi+204 mi
- 26/04/201149,611 mi-197 mi
- 27/04/201249,627 mi+16 mi
- 25/04/201349,630 mi+3 mi
- 17/04/201449,652 mi+22 mi
- 20/04/201549,673 mi+21 mi
- 31/03/201649,680 mi+7 mi
- 24/04/201750,418 mi+738 mi
- 24/04/201851,324 mi+906 mi
- 26/04/201952,182 mi+858 mi
- 17/09/202052,923 mi+741 mi
- 14/09/202153,426 mi+503 mi
- 20/09/202253,831 mi+405 mi
- 18/09/202354,248 mi+417 mi
- 05/09/202454,448 mi+200 mi
- 05/09/202454,448 mi
- 16/09/202554,703 mi+255 mi
Average of roughly 264 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
B512 YBV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (B512 YBV) between April 2006 and September 2025.
The record contains 20 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 September 2025 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 (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
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