1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.3L Petrol · C905 EGS
1985 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 15 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 97,991 miles. MOT expired on 22 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,991 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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C905 EGS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/04/2025
- 97,991 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (2 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C905 EGS 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 (C905 EGS) between November 2021 and April 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 April 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: Bodywork (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 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: “Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel pump area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
C905 EGS Mileage History
- 18/11/202196,446 mi
- 27/02/202397,259 mi+813 mi
- 19/02/202497,553 mi+294 mi
- 27/02/202497,564 mi+11 mi
- 24/04/202597,991 mi+427 mi
Average of roughly 450 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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