1985 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · C315 FAX
1985 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 190,293 miles. MOT expired on 09 Jun 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Jun 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 190,293 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C315 FAX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/06/2025
- 190,293 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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C315 FAX Mileage History
- 10/10/2022188,410 mi
- 24/10/2022188,414 mi+4 mi
- 31/01/2024189,565 mi+1,151 mi
- 09/06/2025190,293 mi+728 mi
- 11/06/2025190,293 mi
Average of roughly 705 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C315 FAX 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 (C315 FAX) between October 2022 and June 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 11 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
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