1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C764 RFE
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 04/09/1985. Recorded mileage 195,920 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 27/02/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 195,920 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
C764 RFE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 28/04/2026
- 195,920 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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C764 RFE Mileage History
- 13/01/2022192,149 mi
- 28/02/2023192,211 mi+62 mi
- 27/02/2024193,339 mi+1,128 mi
- 25/02/2025193,960 mi+621 mi
- 28/04/2026195,920 mi+1,960 mi
Average of roughly 880 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C764 RFE 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 (C764 RFE) between January 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 28 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”.
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