Official DVLA Record

1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 2.8L Petrol · ECD 153C

ECD 153C

1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 08/10/1965. Recorded mileage 61,039 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
MERCEDES-BENZ 230
Year / Origin
1965 · Chelmsford
MOT Status
Valid until 02/05/2026
Road Tax
Recorded Mileage
61,039 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.8L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/05/2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1965
Engine
2778cc

ECD 153C Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 25/04/2025
  • 61,039 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
! Tax Status Unknown
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
! Older vehicle
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ECD 153C Mileage History

  1. 03/03/202260,251 mi
  2. 03/05/202360,498 mi+247 mi
  3. 03/05/202360,498 mi
  4. 15/04/202460,829 mi+331 mi
  5. 25/04/202561,039 mi+210 mi

Average of roughly 250 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

ECD 153C MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 16 May 2026, 02:04
MOT Analysis

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 1965 Mercedes-Benz 230 (ECD 153C) between March 2022 and April 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 25 April 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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