1985 Mercedes 230 2.3L Petrol · C918 BKN
1985 Mercedes 230 (2.3L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1985. Recorded mileage 165,684 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES 230
- Year / Origin
- 1985 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,684 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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C918 BKN Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 165,684 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
C918 BKN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1985 Mercedes 230 (C918 BKN) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 September 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: Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 1 advisory notice is 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: “Emissions unable to be completed coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))”.
C918 BKN Mileage History
- 24/07/2023158,064 mi
- 26/07/2023158,074 mi+10 mi
- 04/09/2024161,174 mi+3,100 mi
- 22/09/2025165,684 mi+4,510 mi
Average of roughly 3,519 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: 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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