1985 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · B868 WNG
1985 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1985. Recorded mileage 101,345 miles. MOT expired on 10 Jun 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Jun 2024
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 May 2023)
- Recorded Mileage
- 101,345 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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B868 WNG Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/06/2023
- 101,345 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
B868 WNG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes 230 (B868 WNG) between October 2021 and June 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 June 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Steering (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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: “Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill near jacking p”; “Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer preven”; “Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevent”.
B868 WNG Mileage History
- 27/10/2021100,042 mi
- 08/11/2021100,054 mi+12 mi
- 02/05/2023101,332 mi+1,278 mi
- 12/06/2023101,345 mi+13 mi
Average of roughly 803 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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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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