1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C877 GOV
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 28 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 114,908 miles. MOT valid until 11 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 114,908 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
C877 GOV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/01/2026
- 114,908 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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C877 GOV Mileage History
- 28/11/2023114,009 mi
- 07/11/2024114,414 mi+405 mi
- 12/11/2024114,419 mi+5 mi
- 15/12/2025114,903 mi+484 mi
- 12/01/2026114,908 mi+5 mi
Average of roughly 423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
C877 GOV 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 (C877 GOV) between November 2023 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 12 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
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