1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C305 WDD
1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 1986. Recorded mileage 64,150 miles. MOT valid until 31 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31 May 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 64,150 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C305 WDD Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 64,150 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C305 WDD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Mercedes-Benz 230 (C305 WDD) between February 2006 and June 2026.
The record contains 20 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 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 (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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: “Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)”; “Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress o”.
C305 WDD Mileage History
- 20/02/200625,612 mi
- 21/02/200625,612 mi
- 19/02/200726,724 mi+1,112 mi
- 11/02/200828,291 mi+1,567 mi
- 30/03/200929,150 mi+859 mi
- 12/03/201037,888 mi+8,738 mi
- 04/03/201147,534 mi+9,646 mi
- 21/03/201249,123 mi+1,589 mi
- 22/03/201249,123 mi
- 15/02/201349,517 mi+394 mi
- 14/04/201452,084 mi+2,567 mi
- 14/04/201553,626 mi+1,542 mi
- 08/04/201660,244 mi+6,618 mi
- 08/04/201660,244 mi
- 11/04/201760,302 mi+58 mi
- 05/04/201860,321 mi+19 mi
- 04/04/201963,641 mi+3,320 mi
- 29/05/202063,649 mi+8 mi
- 19/04/202163,662 mi+13 mi
- 30/05/202363,975 mi+313 mi
- 30/05/202464,023 mi+48 mi
- 28/05/202564,147 mi+124 mi
- 02/06/202664,150 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 1,900 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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