1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C140 WEA
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06 Sept 1985. Recorded mileage 279,132 miles. MOT expired on 19 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 279,132 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
C140 WEA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/07/2023
- 279,132 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C140 WEA 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 (C140 WEA) between January 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 21 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Upper Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged (1.1.21 (e) (i))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
C140 WEA Mileage History
- 19/01/2022263,931 mi
- 07/07/2022264,794 mi+863 mi
- 11/07/2022264,867 mi+73 mi
- 20/07/2023279,132 mi+14,265 mi
- 21/07/2023279,132 mi
Average of roughly 10,134 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (C140 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as C140WEA.
LAND ROVER
90
AUSTIN
MINI 1000 CITY E
VOLKSWAGEN
BEETLE
LAND ROVER
RANGE ROVER EDITION PHEV AUTO
CITROEN
C3
KIA
SPORTAGE
FORD
DORCHESTER
PIAGGIO
PX 125
FORD
CAPRI
HONDA
C70
NISSAN
ARIYA ADVANCE E-4ORCE
DELOREAN
DELOREAN
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.