1985 Mercedes-Benz E 2.3L Petrol · C465 YVU
1985 Mercedes-Benz E (2.3L, petrol). First registered 06/08/1985. Recorded mileage 59,863 miles. MOT status: Expired. Taxed until 01/06/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ E
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/07/2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/06/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 59,863 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1985
- Engine
- 2299cc
C465 YVU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2025
- 59,863 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C465 YVU Mileage History
- 26/05/202258,010 mi
- 18/07/202358,067 mi+57 mi
- 27/07/202358,071 mi+4 mi
- 18/07/202459,462 mi+1,391 mi
- 24/07/202559,863 mi+401 mi
Average of roughly 586 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C465 YVU 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 (C465 YVU) between May 2022 and July 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Suspension (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: “Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel Both sides (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
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