1985 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · C221 BBA
1985 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 19/11/1985. Recorded mileage 159,174 miles. MOT valid until 08/09/2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 159,174 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2299cc
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C221 BBA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/09/2025
- 159,174 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C221 BBA Mileage History
- 04/09/2023158,897 mi
- 08/09/2023158,897 mi
- 09/09/2024159,066 mi+169 mi
- 02/09/2025159,174 mi+108 mi
- 02/09/2025159,174 mi
Average of roughly 139 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C221 BBA 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 E (C221 BBA) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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