1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · B606 EYB
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 124,964 miles. MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027. Taxed until 01 Mar 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Mar 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,964 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
B606 EYB Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/01/2026
- 124,964 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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B606 EYB Mileage History
- 11/07/2022121,461 mi
- 20/07/2022121,461 mi
- 22/09/2023122,192 mi+731 mi
- 22/01/2025122,821 mi+629 mi
- 29/01/2026124,964 mi+2,143 mi
Average of roughly 986 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
B606 EYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (B606 EYB) between July 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 January 2026 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: Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 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 Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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