1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C105 NMB
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1985. Recorded mileage 117,127 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 117,127 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C105 NMB Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/06/2022
- 117,127 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C105 NMB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (C105 NMB) between June 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 June 2022 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 (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
C105 NMB Mileage History
- 15/06/2022117,123 mi
- 20/06/2022117,127 mi+4 mi
Average of roughly 266 miles per year across 2 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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