1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C762 CUV
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 16 Oct 1985. Recorded mileage 155,806 miles. MOT valid until 28 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 May 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,806 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C762 CUV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 29/11/2025
- 155,806 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C762 CUV 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 230 (C762 CUV) between August 2022 and November 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 29 November 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 (7 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 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 Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Driver's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.5 (b) (ii))”; “Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))”.
C762 CUV Mileage History
- 09/08/2022147,787 mi
- 28/07/2023150,171 mi+2,384 mi
- 14/08/2024152,832 mi+2,661 mi
- 27/11/2025155,775 mi+2,943 mi
- 29/11/2025155,806 mi+31 mi
Average of roughly 2,425 miles per year across 5 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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