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MOT Valid

1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C223 CES

C223 CES

1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01/01/1986. Recorded mileage 164,929 miles. MOT valid until 27/01/2027.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 230
Year / Origin
1986 · Cardiff
MOT Status
Valid until 27/01/2027
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
164,929 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.3L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 27/01/2027
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1986
Engine
2299cc

C223 CES Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
  • 164,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
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C223 CES Mileage History

  1. 28/10/2021162,460 mi
  2. 19/10/2022162,769 mi+309 mi
  3. 26/10/2023164,134 mi+1,365 mi
  4. 20/11/2024164,465 mi+331 mi
  5. 28/01/2026164,929 mi+464 mi

Average of roughly 581 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

C223 CES MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 Jul 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (C223 CES) between October 2021 and January 2026.

The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.

No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY